Freckles are harmless tan, brown or black flat spots that appear on areas of skin that have been exposed to the sun. Freckles are more common in those with lighter skin, red or blond hair, and in those who sunburn easily. Unlike age spots, freckles are common in childhood and fade in the winter.

There are several methods available to treat freckles and brown spots. These include cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen, chemical peeling agents, intense pulse light and lasers. The risk of scarring is very low--less than 1%--with any of these procedures. Most patients need 1-3 treatments for the full effect. Please call the office for more information. I am a teen with terrible acne.

Freckle is not a disease. When urea and dirt that accumulate in our skin and block the pores, freckle would formed. As our age increase, freckle would be disseminate and coarse. Consequently, it becomes skin ailment.

Freckles have no associated symptoms. However, if you notice that your freckles are changing or getting bigger, they may need further evaluation by your physician. If you have freckles, you have a higher risk of skin cancer than a person who doesn’t have freckles.

Your physician can usually distiguish freckles from other kinds of lesions based upon the appearance of your skin.

Most people have a number of freckles present from birth. These freckles are darker pigmented areas that are genetic imprints and usually will not disappear with the use of any products or surgical procedures. However, sun exposure over a period of time causes actinic damage to melanin producing cells, resulting in an increase in melanin production in localized areas.

Small moles and freckles do not require any special precautions. Large, dark moles and freckles which are to be treated may require a reduction in the intensity of the laser light, the same way that the intensity would be reduced when treating a dark-skinned or tanned person. Large areas with tattoos are best left untreated. Be sure to tell the doctor if you have permanent lip liner or permanent eyebrow liner, as these areas require special precautions if the surrounding area is being treated.

There are many ways to get rid of freckles and age spots. With the help of new technologies, treatments for freckles and age spots are everywhere.

Completely! Après contains titanium dioxide, which is a natural sunscreen to help keep those spots from darkening.

No. In fact, in most cases, freckles and blemishes will become less pronounced because the lighter skin or less pigmentation areas are darkened to help darken and blend skin color more evenly. One is a cosmetic bronze that shows a tan right away and is a color guide for the applicator. The DHA bronzes by a reaction with the amino acids in the outer layer of the skin. The cosmetic will wash off when you shower and leave behind your developed tan that will last about a week.

No. Aruba Tan tanning solutions will not cause more freckles. In fact, in most cases, freckles and blemishes will become LESS obvious because the lighter skin areas will darken and reduce the color differential between these areas and the rest of the skin.