Age spots(or lentigines) are brown, freckle like spots that are typically resulted from excessive sun exposures. They are normally found on the face, hands, and shoulders. While Age Spots are usually health-friendly but they are certainly a major concern for people interested in skin rejuvenation because they make skin look aged and damaged. Luckily, there are many removal creams and treatments that can be taken to get rid of them.
Age spots are not actually tied to age though they are commonly found in elderly people. In fact, these flat brown spots have several other names people often use such as Liver Spots, Brown Spots or Sun Spots.
Sun Spots should be the technical term to describe this kind of freckles since these spots are the direct product of sun-damaged pigment cells in the skin’s surface. However, the term Age Spots are commonly used as most seniors have them.
Whether you have Age Spots or Freckles, they are usually harmless and are only a cosmetic concern. However, the trouble is that it is always difficult for most people to differentiate between skin cancer, Age Spots and Freckles.
Before taking any Age Spot Treatments, it would be safer if you get these spots checked by a dermatologist so as to ensure that they are harmless. This is because some cancerous signs that a dermatologist will look for, such as irregular borders or darkening of the lesions, will be very difficult to be identified after the spots have been treated. In other words, whether certain Age Spots are cancerous or not will be much harder to be determined after a treatment. Therefore, it is always wise to get your Age Spots or Freckles examined before doing anything. |
 Age Spots on Face
 Age Spots on Hand
 Age Spots on Shoulders |
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 A Possibly Cancerous Age Spot or Freckle
Age spots are usually not dangerous but you always need to pay attentions to new and unexpected spots. If there is any doubt, get them checked by a dermatologist. It is not wise and safe to assume that a spot is friendly.
If you have a brown spot or blemish that has obvious changes recently, you should consult your dermatologist for a advice. Usually, he/she should be able to tell you whether the spot is cancerous after investigations and doing some tests if necessary.
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There are several treatments availablie for removing age spots.
 Laser Treatment Can Remove Age Spots Safely and Effectively |
Laser Treatment
Laser treatment is the preferred option. Nearly all lasers are effective in removing age spots. Laser treatment is a safe option to remove age spots because of the excess of melanin(darkness) present in spots allows them to absorb nearly any color of laser light.
Age Spot Laser treatment is safe, quick and lasting. A little bit of redness is the side effect. The treatment may be used almost anywhere of your body.
Using laser treatment, the removal of age spots is permanent. However, new age spots may appear again after UV exposures, therefore, sunscreen must be used following laser treatment. |
 Use of Certain Chemical Peels Can Remove Age Spots |
Chemical Peels
The appearance of age spots may be reduced through the use of chemical peels, sometimes in conjunction with chemical solutions. The chemicals can dissolve the superficial tissue of age spots that carry excess melanin pigment, and expose the new skin beneath age spots and promotes rejuvenation. |
 Cryosurgery Can Remove Age Spots |
Cryosurgery
Cryosurgery is a surgical procedure in which abnormal skin cells of age spots are frozen and removed from the body by applying a freezing solution, such as liquid nitrogen, to the spots with a swab. The frozen tissue of age spots dies almost immediately. The body replaces the damaged cells with new ones automatically. A possible side effect of Cryosurgery is that it may sometimes cause unwanted hypopigmentation or scarring. |
 Fading Cream May Remove, Fade or Ligten Age Spots |
Fading or Lightening Creams
You can try fading or lightening creams that contains hydroquinone. Preferably, the products should come in a tube or pump so they are not repeatedly exposed to air and light which would cause the ingredients to break down and become ineffective. Also make sure you follow the directions and precautions on the package. |
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6 tips to prevent Age Spots
 Sunscreen for Age Spots |
Apply Sunscreen
The Sunscreen should be able to block both UVA and UVB rays and contains one or more of the following active ingredients: Parsol® 1789 (avobenzone), titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Apply the sunscreen every morning when you get up, and reapply every two hours or after swimming, sweating or washing your face. |
 Avoid Sunlight to Prevent Age Spot Development |
Avoid Sunlight
If you can, don’t go outside during the peak sunlight hours. Sunlight will certainly worsen your age spot problem. |
 A Brimmed Hat Can Stop Age Spot Development |
Take A Hat With You
If you do need to go outside, wear a hat to keep the sun from directly hitting your face. This is a great way to take shade with you everywhere and prevent your age spots from developing and darkening. |
 Use of Suntanning Beds May Cause Age Spots |
Don’t use Tanning Beds
Using these devices for one session, your skin are exposed to lots of pigment-inducing UV radiation which is equal to a whole day spent at the beach. This will darken your age spots. |
Some Chemical Peels May Make Your Skin Vulnerable to Age Spots |
Check Your Medications
Check with your dermatologist to determine if what you are using on your face or taking internally would make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Don’t stop taking any medications without your doctor’s advice. |
Fading Cream May Remove, Fade or Lighten Age Spots |
Try Fading or Lightening Creams
You can try fading or lightening creams that contains hydroquinone. Preferably, the products should come in a tube or pump so they are not repeatedly exposed to air and light which would cause the ingredients to break down and become ineffective. Also make sure you follow the directions and precautions on the package. |
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