What are age spots and what causes them?
Age spots, also known as liver spots and sun spots, are skin blemishes that are brown in color. Age spots usually develop in older people, usually at the age of forty but could also happen to younger people in their twenties. Although age spots are natural, its discolored nature affects a person general appearance that treatments are sought. Age spots develop in the face, hands and neck. Age spots are caused by the ultra violet rays of the sun.
Treatment of Age Spots
Since age spots could never be treated, their early development could be prevented by less frequent exposure to the sun. If that can’t be avoided, application of creams is good. The following procedures for removing age spots are also commonly used as anti-aging treatments:
Laser Treatment
Laser treatments to remove sun spots are often done in conjunction with other anti-aging treatments. The intense heat of the laser beams will burn away the spots and restore a younger looking blemish free skin. Laser treatments though, as they involve several stages and usually need a number of visits to the physician, are generally costly. These procedures are very necessary if optimal results are desired. (more…)