Question 1

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.

Question 2

can age spots start from the age of 11?

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Dark spots= common: If by 'age spots' you mean freckles (dark flat spots) then early sun damage can cause them at 11 years old.  Another 'age spot' is a raised darker lesion called a 'seborrheic keratosis' and are very common on sun exposed areas after 20-30 years old. Also it is said we make 10 new moles (congenital nevi) per year!  the risk of melanoma goes up with early/prolonged sun exposure. Use sunscreen please.

Question 3

my son is 15 and has age spots, is it normal?

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Age spots?: Don't know what you mean by age spots. Do you mean freckles? Sun block is very important in children to prevent future problems with premature skin aging and skin cancer.
Sun screen every day!!!

Question 4

can teenagers have age spots on their face?

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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?

Accepted Answer

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

age spots on skin?  what exactly are age spots?

Accepted Answer

Age spots: The term ‘age spots’, or lentigines, refers to the brownish spots that, over time appear on your face and body as a result of overexposure to the sun. As we age our skin is subjected to more and more sun damage.

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