A PTIN is an identifying number â like a Social Security number â for tax return preparers and certain other tax professionals. Since 1999, tax return preparers have been able to use a PTIN on tax returns instead of their Social Security Numbers; they also used to be free.
Melasma (muh-LAZ-muh) is a common skin problem. It causes brown to gray-brown patches on the face. Most people get it on their cheeks, bridge of their nose, forehead, chin, and above their upper lip. It also can appear on other parts of the body that get lots of sun, such as the forearms and neck. One of the most common treatments for melasma is sun protection.
Using a cotton swab, apply the pineapple juice to any brown spot and leave it on until dry. Rinse off with cool water. 1  As an alternative, mash up some pineapple slices and apply as a mask to your face and any other area that has brown spots. 2  Leave the mask on until dry, and then rinse off with cool water.