Question 1

what causes age spots to form?

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

Question 2

do age spots darken?

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Possibly: Yes they can but you must consult a doctor to make sure it is not undergoing a malignant change.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

how do i get age spots removed?

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Lasers work the best: Lasers work better than any other method of age spot removal.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

how can you remove age spots with home remedies?

Accepted Answer

You cannot: Age spots can be effectively treated in properly selected patients with hydroquinone or arbutase. These treatments do require a prescription or can be dispensed by a physician office. It is important to be monitored by a skin care professional as uninformed use of these products can make age spots worse.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: age spots?

Accepted Answer

Age spots: Most age spots are actually sun spots called lentiogenes.  These are dark and flat.  Other "age spots" are keratoses that can be dark and scaley.  Both are benign but can be treated by a dermatologist.

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