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Age Spots
Age spots, or “liver spots” as
they’re often called, have nothing
to do with the liver. Rather, these
flat, brown spots are caused by
years of sun exposure. They are
bigger than freckles and appear in
fair-skinned people on sun-exposed
areas such as the face, hands, arms,
back, and feet. The medical name for
them is solar lentigo. They may be
accompanied by wrinkling, dryness,
thinning of the skin, and rough
spots.
A number of treatments are
available, including
skin-lightening, or “fade” creams;
cryotherapy (freezing); and laser
therapy. Tretinoin cream is approved
for reducing the appearance of
darkened spots. A sunscreen or sun
block should be used to prevent
further damage
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provided for informational purposes
only and is not a substitute for
professional medical advice. You
should not use this information for
diagnosing or treating a medical or
health condition. If you have or
suspect you have a medical problem,
promptly contact your professional
healthcare provider. Please consult
your healthcare provider before
beginning any course of
supplementation or treatment.
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