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Doctorate of Medicine
University of Texas, Health Sciences Center at San Antonio
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Continuing Medical Education – AMA CME Award
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Board Certified , Dermatology
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Member, American Medical Association
Member, American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
Member, American Academy of Dermatology
Member, American Society for Dermatological Surgery
Member, American Society for Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery
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Dr. Richard H. Hope has proudly served the Lubbock area since 1995. In addition to his own private practice, he has served on staff for the Covenant Hospital Group, and is Assistant Clinical Professor at Texas Tech’s Department of Dermatology. Originally receiving his B.S. in Computer Sciences, Dr. Hope continues to maintain an interest in the technological field and applies it to his everyday patient care.
Many find freckles, or ‘ephelides’ as they are called in dermatology, cute. Often they are harmless little brown specks around our nose or cheeks. They are the result of sun exposure and an attempt by our skin to respond to this exposure by packaging melanin pigment to absorb the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Unfortunately in skin that has developed freckles our skin has not packaged this melanin properly and this is displayed as a ‘freckle’.
Removing freckles is a fairly straightforward process and laser treatment is highly effective for treating them. You should see a dermatologist before having any brown spots removed as they may have the potential to be cancerous. A dermatologist can check them to be sure they can be safely removed.
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 | Always seek treatment with an experienced physician. |  | Be willing to travel a bit for the best possible treatment. |  | During your consultation, ask questions regarding results, concerns, and after care. |
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 | | The Patient’s Guide™ to Freckles is the most respected online publication providing information about ephelides, freckles, brown spots, and freckle removal. Our mission is to provide you with unbiased, scientifically accurate information about pigmentation, as well as potential freckle removal treatments. | | >>More About the Patient's Guide | |
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