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How to Get Rid of Sun Spots
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Sun spots are those spots that appear on your skin when you start aging. They are also known as “liver spots” but in reality they have nothing to do with the liver. In fact, they are the product of excessive sun exposure accumulated over the years.
These sun spots appear after age 40 in people who have light skin but they are more likely to appear in the general population after age 50.
They are part of the signs that tell you “you are getting old man!” And that’s when they become a cosmetic problem.
Sun Spots Treatments
To get rid of these sun spots you have some options. One of them is using bleaching creams. The best creams are those that are strong but they need prescription and indications from a skin care specialist. Over-the-counter bleaching creams won’t do a great job, that’s because they don’t contain Retin-A, a component that increases penetration of the cream. However, keep in mind that using bleaching creams doesn’t assure 100% satisfaction.
On the other hand, you have the most effective treatment: Fraxel laser. This treatment can cost up to $1000 PER SESSION. If you just have a few spots, you can get rid of them in a few sessions, but prices start increasing accordingly. For example, 20 spots can take 5 treatments and that adds up to $5000.
Although now lasers are safer, they can still bring side effects such as skin color change and blistering.
Finally, there is another sun spot treatment that involves chemical peeling (this means using chemical substances to get rid of the spots), but they have not much accuracy like the fraxel laser treatment.
Sun Spot Prevention
Okay, now you know how to get rid of the existing sun spots, but that doesn’t mean new ones aren’t coming our way! Like I said before, they are a product of sun exposure (that’s why you won’t find them in your butt!), so use products that have UV protection of at least 30 SPF.
Wearing sun protection clothes and avoiding sun exposure are all good tips to keep in mind.
If you notice that your dark spots start as a large tan freckle and then develops black pigmentation or irregular borders, go see a doctor immediately. Although sun spots are generally harmless, this could be a sign of a type of skin cancer called “lentigo maligna melanoma”. So, watch out for anything irregular, and always keep your health in #1 place.
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