Sunspot Description and Education: Learn More About Sunspots Before Deciding What Sun Damage Treatment is Right For You

Often referred to as sun spots, liver spots or age spots, solar lentigines may appear after sun damage to skin from ultraviolet light or tanning booths. They may appear at any age, usually on the hands and face. Sun spots are not serious or life threatening, but because they are perceived as a sign of aging, people with sun spots are often self-conscious about their skin. The spots darken over time and may converge to form larger unattractive splotches that can be embarrassing, particularly if they are on the face.

The first step in finding an appropriate sun damage treatment is to consult a dermatologist so that a proper diagnosis can be made. There are topical sun damage treatments available that are easy to use and provide good results, especially when coupled with a comprehensive skin care and sun avoidance program. Limiting your sun exposure is a must for healthy skin. People with light skin are particularly susceptible to sun damage to skin.

For those who want to opt for something other than topical treatments, Fraxel is a non-invasive sun damage treatment that helps reduce the effects of sun damage to skin, as well as other skin pigment irregularities on and off the face. And because the Fraxel laser treats one fraction of tissue at a time while leaving healthy skin intact, Fraxel sun damage treatment delivers remarkable improvement with minimal downtime. This revolutionary laser treatment can help remove years from your appearance so you can regain a more youthful look.