Age spots (also called solar lentigines)

are small, flat dark areas on the skin. They vary in size and usually appear on areas exposed to the sun. Age spots are caused by overactive pigment cells in our skin that has been exposed to the sun for years.

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Prevention

• Avoid prolonged sun exposure.
• Avoid using tanning beds.
• Wear sunscreen with SPF 35+

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Treatment

• Skincare products that contain retinol, hydroquinone, niacinamide, vitamin C, azelaic acid, Kojic acid.
• Intense pulsed light (IPL) "photofacial"
• Laser skin resurfacing