Age Spots (also known as sunspots, liver spots and lentigines) are small, flat dark sections on the skin that appear across various parts of the body. The appearance can vary in size and shape, and typically occur in areas that are in direct sunlight.
You can help prevent age spots by regularly using sunscreen and avoiding the sun. Age spots may affect people of all skin types, but they're more common in adults with light skin. Unlike freckles, which are common in children and fade with no sun exposure, age spots don't fade.
Age Spots appear due to overactive pigment cells, and UV rays/light speeds up the production of the melanin. Over years after exposure to the sun age spots will appear as melanin becomes produced in high concentration and it becomes clumped together.
Age Spots can occur all over your body, some of the common places people experience them is:
At Este Medical Group, we have a few options available to help you achieve an even skin tone. During your consultation with our skin specialists, we can discuss the options available to you.
Yes, sunspots are another name for age spots.
Age spots can begin appearing around the age of 50, however, some people may begin to see them earlier if they spend more time in the sun than an average person. Tanning beds can also increase the possibility of getting sunspots earlier.
They are not a sign of skin cancer and they do not progress into skin cancer. However, if you’re worried please contact your doctor or speak to a skin specialist.
We offer a range of treatments that can help to reduce the appearance of age spots. Book your consultation and find the right treatment for you.
They can fade naturally over time, but why wait? At Este Medical Group, we offer a range of treatments to get rid of sunspots.
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