It is popularly known as sun spot or age spot. It occurs in people with fair skin who are exposed to the sun for a long time. Professional groups such as farmers, sailors, and construction workers who worked long hours outdoors in their youth are at risk. Although it is called an age spot, it can also occur in young people. Sunburns that develop after uncontrolled sunbathing, especially in summer, heal by creating this type of blemish. Light-skinned, blond people whose skin stains easily should not expose themselves to the sun for a long time without protection.
Age spots appear on the places that are most exposed to the sun, such as the back of the hands, forehead, forearms, shoulders, back, and the V of the neck. It occurs in areas. They are in the form of brown round or oval spots with a diameter of 0.5-1cm.
Age spots only cause aesthetic problems, they do not have a risk of cancer.
TREATMENT: The treatment is laser fading. Cryotherapy, photolaser, and pigment-opening drugs are other treatment options. Sun protection is also recommended. Sun protection should be done with clothing and sunscreen creams. Laser fading is performed in 1-3 sessions, once a month.
freckles
They usually appear around the age of three. It is hereditary (it shows autosomal dominant transmission). While it gets darker in summer, its colors fade in winter. In blondes, light-skinned people and redheads, the nose occurs on the cheeks and forearms. They only create aesthetic problems. Treatment options for those who want to get rid of their freckles include laser, chemical peeling, and spot lightening creams.
LENTIGO SIMPLEX
These are brown spots with sharp borders, a few mm in diameter. It may be present at birth or occur later. The sun has no effect on its formation. It can happen anywhere in the body. While most remain stable, some disappear on their own. The treatment is done with aesthetic concerns. Results are obtained with laser treatment.
PREGNANCY SPOTS
It is known as pregnancy spot since it is among the causes of pregnancy. Although it is most common in women during pregnancy, it can also occur in men. It is especially seen more in people with dark skin. There is a genetic predisposition. Also estrogen-progesterone treatments, cosmetics, light sensitivity Drugs that create ultraviolet radiation (such as tetracycline) are other causes. It is located symmetrically on the sun-exposed parts of the face.
TREATMENT: If the patient is using medication, it is necessary to stop it. A suitable sunscreen must be used. Chemical peeling is beneficial when done in 10 to 12 sessions. Dermaroller applications can give good results in 5-6 sessions. In addition, the patient's use of spot lightening creams at home for 2-3 months ensures faster results from the treatment.
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