What are Age Spots?
Age spots or liver spots are blemishes on the skin linked with aging and contact with ultraviolet radiation from the sun. They normally occur in places that are exposed to sun e.g. forehead, face, hands, and arms. They vary in color from light brown to red or black. When an individual is over 40 years, the skin is less able to rejuvenate from sun exposure hence liver spots especially to those individuals who spend more time in the sun. These spots are known to obscure the recognition of skin cancer. Despite being a kind condition, they are sometimes regarded unpleasant and some people tend to have them removed.
Sign and symptoms of age spots
Age spots are more frequent with light skinned persons. However, they may also affect dark-skinned persons. Common signs of age spots include the following:
Even, egg-shaped of enlarged pigmentation which is distinct from the rest of the skin.
They may be tan, brown or black in color.
They are more visible in most exposed areas of the skin for example; the back of your hands, top of your feet, on the face, shoulders and on your upper back.
These spots are rather painless and have a similar texture with your normal skin compared to spots caused by skin infections.
Causes of age spots
In most areas of your skin are exposed to sun or other forms of ultraviolet rays, you are more likely to experience age spots. If your skin type produces abnormally high melanin, you are most likely to experience age spots at a tender age.
Risk factors of age spots
Anybody can develop age spots but there is a higher probability of experiencing them if you are
Older than 40 years have a fair skin, frequent sun exposure or any other form of ultraviolet rays.
and with fair skin.
Diagnosis of age spots
For proper diagnosis of age spots, your doctor may visually inspect your skin to check any signs of age spots. This is followed by a skin biopsy to confirm whether you are really experiencing age spots or other forms of abnormal skin conditions such as skin cancer.
Prevention of age spots
You can reduce your chances of getting age spots by wearing a sunscreen on a daily basis. The sunscreen that you will use should have a sun protection factor that rate at least 15 and contain both UVA AND UVB protection. You are also advised to avoid the sun between 10 am and 3 pm when the rays are most intense. You can also apply sunscreen at least half an hour before sun exposure. If you are swimming or perspiring, reapply every two hours. You may also wear protective clothing such as hats, pants or long sleeved shirts. For total protection, wear ultraviolet blocking clothes with a protection factor of 40 to 50.These clothing will help protect your skin from ultraviolet rays.
Treatment of age spots
You may treat aging spots in either of the following ways: Medications. Prescribed bleaching creams that you may use alone or with retinoid and a mild steroid may gradually fade the spots over a period of time. You are also advised to use the broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor for at least 30 days. This method of treating age spots may cause advanced complications to your skin such as; temporary itching, redness, burning or dryness.
Another way of treating age spots is by freezing them. A freezing agent such as liquid nitrogen can be applied to areas of your skin that have age spots. The freezing agent will destroy the extra melanin causing the spots. Your skin will appear less dark as the age spots heal. This method may result in slight complications such as an irritation on your skin which might cause permanent scars.
Dermabrasion. It is a procedure that involves sanding down the surface layer of your skin with a speedily rotating brush. This leads to removal of the skin surface facilitating the growth of a new skin surface. You could develop scabs which make your skin to appear bruised
Chemical peel. This process involves applying an acid. The acid will burn the outer layer of your skin hence the age spots. New skin forms as your skin peels. You are advised for sun protection following this treatment. If you go for this treatment, there is a risk of skin discoloration. Temporary irritation is also possible.
Aging spots can also be treated by use of homeopathy.This method, have great results for getting back healthy skin. It treats an individual as a whole as well as his pathological condition. The treatment balances the energy system improves your immune system and body functions. It normally cures the source cause of the disorder. Some homeopathic medicines for age spots are:
balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of the disorder.
Acupuncture is effective for treating Age spots. It provides immediate aid for acute symptoms and can provide important and long lasting relief from recurrent skin conditions.
Conventional treatment involves applying a drug called hydroquinone and a prescription corticosteroid, which is used to counteract the inflammatory effects of the hydroquinone. Conventional techniques for improving the appearance of age spots include bleaches, freezing, acid washes, pulsed light and traditional laser treatments.
Surgical Treatment of Age Spots. Age spots can also be treated by conducting laser and intense therapy on your skin. This method works by destroying melanin-producing cells without destroying the skin surface. The practice needs to be done repeatedly over a period of time that can run over weeks or sometimes months. As compared to other methods the therapy has lesser complications the most common being slight skin discoloration which may be corrected by skin protection after intense therapy.
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Age Spots. They can also be treated by being responsible for what one consumes. You can take fresh raw fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of clean water. Avoid substances that contain caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco. Avoid as much as possible fried foods, junk, and fast foods.
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For Safe Natural Holistic Treatment, contact or visit:
Ethos Healthcare
Email : contactethos@gmail.com
Phone: +91-11-26164016, 46026700
Mobile / Whatsapp: +91-9810155920
Website:
www.ethosbodyandmindclinic.com
and
www.ethoshealthcare.com
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Age spots or liver spots are blemishes on the skin linked with aging and contact with ultraviolet radiation from the sun. They normally occur in places that are exposed to sun e.g. forehead, face, hands, and arms. They vary in color from light brown to red or black. When an individual is over 40 years, the skin is less able to rejuvenate from sun exposure hence liver spots especially to those individuals who spend more time in the sun. These spots are known to obscure the recognition of skin cancer. Despite being a kind condition, they are sometimes regarded unpleasant and some people tend to have them removed.
Sign and symptoms of age spots
Age spots are more frequent with light skinned persons. However, they may also affect dark-skinned persons. Common signs of age spots include the following:
Even, egg-shaped of enlarged pigmentation which is distinct from the rest of the skin.
They may be tan, brown or black in color.
They are more visible in most exposed areas of the skin for example; the back of your hands, top of your feet, on the face, shoulders and on your upper back.
These spots are rather painless and have a similar texture with your normal skin compared to spots caused by skin infections.
Causes of age spots
In most areas of your skin are exposed to sun or other forms of ultraviolet rays, you are more likely to experience age spots. If your skin type produces abnormally high melanin, you are most likely to experience age spots at a tender age.
Risk factors of age spots
Anybody can develop age spots but there is a higher probability of experiencing them if you are
Older than 40 years have a fair skin, frequent sun exposure or any other form of ultraviolet rays.
and with fair skin.
Diagnosis of age spots
For proper diagnosis of age spots, your doctor may visually inspect your skin to check any signs of age spots. This is followed by a skin biopsy to confirm whether you are really experiencing age spots or other forms of abnormal skin conditions such as skin cancer.
Prevention of age spots
You can reduce your chances of getting age spots by wearing a sunscreen on a daily basis. The sunscreen that you will use should have a sun protection factor that rate at least 15 and contain both UVA AND UVB protection. You are also advised to avoid the sun between 10 am and 3 pm when the rays are most intense. You can also apply sunscreen at least half an hour before sun exposure. If you are swimming or perspiring, reapply every two hours. You may also wear protective clothing such as hats, pants or long sleeved shirts. For total protection, wear ultraviolet blocking clothes with a protection factor of 40 to 50.These clothing will help protect your skin from ultraviolet rays.
Treatment of age spots
You may treat aging spots in either of the following ways: Medications. Prescribed bleaching creams that you may use alone or with retinoid and a mild steroid may gradually fade the spots over a period of time. You are also advised to use the broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor for at least 30 days. This method of treating age spots may cause advanced complications to your skin such as; temporary itching, redness, burning or dryness.
Another way of treating age spots is by freezing them. A freezing agent such as liquid nitrogen can be applied to areas of your skin that have age spots. The freezing agent will destroy the extra melanin causing the spots. Your skin will appear less dark as the age spots heal. This method may result in slight complications such as an irritation on your skin which might cause permanent scars.
Dermabrasion. It is a procedure that involves sanding down the surface layer of your skin with a speedily rotating brush. This leads to removal of the skin surface facilitating the growth of a new skin surface. You could develop scabs which make your skin to appear bruised
Chemical peel. This process involves applying an acid. The acid will burn the outer layer of your skin hence the age spots. New skin forms as your skin peels. You are advised for sun protection following this treatment. If you go for this treatment, there is a risk of skin discoloration. Temporary irritation is also possible.
Aging spots can also be treated by use of homeopathy.This method, have great results for getting back healthy skin. It treats an individual as a whole as well as his pathological condition. The treatment balances the energy system improves your immune system and body functions. It normally cures the source cause of the disorder. Some homeopathic medicines for age spots are:
balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of the disorder.
Acupuncture is effective for treating Age spots. It provides immediate aid for acute symptoms and can provide important and long lasting relief from recurrent skin conditions.
Conventional treatment involves applying a drug called hydroquinone and a prescription corticosteroid, which is used to counteract the inflammatory effects of the hydroquinone. Conventional techniques for improving the appearance of age spots include bleaches, freezing, acid washes, pulsed light and traditional laser treatments.
Surgical Treatment of Age Spots. Age spots can also be treated by conducting laser and intense therapy on your skin. This method works by destroying melanin-producing cells without destroying the skin surface. The practice needs to be done repeatedly over a period of time that can run over weeks or sometimes months. As compared to other methods the therapy has lesser complications the most common being slight skin discoloration which may be corrected by skin protection after intense therapy.
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Age Spots. They can also be treated by being responsible for what one consumes. You can take fresh raw fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of clean water. Avoid substances that contain caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco. Avoid as much as possible fried foods, junk, and fast foods.
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Patient's Feedback
For Safe Natural Holistic Treatment, contact or visit:
Ethos Healthcare
Email : contactethos@gmail.com
Phone: +91-11-26164016, 46026700
Mobile / Whatsapp: +91-9810155920
Website:
www.ethosbodyandmindclinic.com
and
www.ethoshealthcare.com
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