Question 1

medicine for age spots?

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There is none: Lasers can work well for some of these.  Something called Levulinic Acid applied to the skin and followed by blue light or IPL can also work very well to remove certain of them, even precancerous lesions.  You should see a dermatologist, preferably one with some cosmetic practice.

Question 2

what causes age spots to form?

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Aging: See pcp or dermatologist particularly if black colored irregular or raised.

Question 3

is there a home remedie for age spots?

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Age Spots: When apple cider vinegar is mixed with onion juice and applied directly to the skin, it can help you to get rid of age spots and sun spots.
Finely chop or blend an onion, and use a strainer or cheese cloth to squeeze and extract the juice.
Take one part of apple cider vinegar and one part of onion juice and mix them together.
Dab a cotton pad into the solution and apply it directly to age spot.

Question 4

can teenagers have age spots on their face?

Accepted Answer

Yes, sort of: So called age spots or liver spots are usually due to skin damage from ultraviolet light, generally from the sun. See this site for more info.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002126/.

Question 5

how do i get of rid of age spots i am 50 years old?

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Options: If this is melasma there is no cure.
You can use topicals or dermabrasions which will help to keep it in control. Treatment has to be ongoing.

Question 6

i am 28 years old & i get red age spots what can i use on them?

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Red age spots?: Would need to see them to confirm that these are indeed age spots, before recommending any treatment. Make sure you are using a sunscreen of  spf 30 daily.

Question 7

will age spots eventually fade on their own? if i wear sunscreen every day, will my age spots eventually fade and disappear?

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Age spots.: Age spots are lentigos, or sun-stimulated collections of pigment cells. Some of these may be keratoses, or actinic lesions, and each has slight differences, sunscreen helps prevent new ones from forming, and will reduce the visibility of existing ones, but will not eliminate them. But it's still a good idea to use a sunscreen to prevent or reduce new ones!

Question 8

are age spots the same as sun spots? are age spots and sun spots the same thing?  if not, what is the difference between the two?

Accepted Answer

Age spots/ sun spots: These are different words to describe the same skin condition. They are also known as liver spots or solar lentigines. Caused by exposure to uv rays, these flat brown, gray or black "spots" tend to occur on the face, arms, hands, upper back and scalp. Those with fair skin complexion, who burn easily are most susceptible. Prevention is best, with sunscreen, hats, sunglasses your key strategies.

Question 9

can age spots become cancerous? i have noticed what i think is my first age spot.  should i be concerned that it could turn cancerous?

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Have new ones checkd: Although changes in our skin are normal as we age, if u notice new changes that r concerning have them looked at by your regular doctor. Most benign skin changes are easy to identify by looking at them. Skin cancer identification is defined by the a, b, c's.  A- area or size changes. B- borders that are irregular, c-color (multiple colors are concerning) there are some more features but these r basics.

Question 10

how can i fade age spots?

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Several options: Lightening brown spots can be done with topical lightening creams such as a hydroquinone or with ipl (intense pulses light) treatments. Both of these will reduce brown pigments and create a more uniform complexion. It is important to see a physician for an examination of the spots before proceeding. Good luck.

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