Age Spots - A Quick Read
Got small dark areas on your skin?
Mostly affecting skin on your face or hands?
What is age spots?
excessive pigmentation of skin in a localised area
Appearance and symptoms:
small darkened areas on sun exposed skin
can vary in size and color from tanned to brown to black
are usually flat ; not raised
Locations:
face
back of the hands and forearm
top of feet
exposed shoulders
Causes:
Skin aging
Sun exposure
UV light exposure
Affected group:
usually people over 40
lighter skinned people
Treatment
skin lighteners (ask your pharmacist)
steroidal creams
aloe vera creams
vitamin E creams
other preparations suggested by your healthcare provider
Prevention:
Sun-screen
covering skin with long clothing
refraining UV beds
lip-balms with SPF
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