{"id":2752,"date":"2022-01-30T07:42:56","date_gmt":"2022-01-30T07:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lumenis.com\/aesthetics\/?p=2752"},"modified":"2022-12-06T11:42:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T11:42:00","slug":"what-causes-age-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lumenis.com\/aesthetics\/what-causes-age-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Age Spots?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]First and foremost, if you want to prevent age spots in the future, <span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"https:\/\/int.eucerin.com\/about-skin\/indications\/age-spots\">it\u2019s important to always wear SPF 30 or higher to prevent sun-induced pigment spots.<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2762&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2759&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Remember when your mom told you to wear your sunscreen in the summer months? The reason wasn\u2019t just so you didn\u2019t burn &#8211; it\u2019s because she wanted you to protect your skin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/age-spots\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">When your skin gains too much sun exposure<\/span>,<\/a> whether that be from natural light or UV lights in tanning beds, it begins to age, and flat brown, gray, or black spots emerge on your skin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18px;color: black\"><strong>Why does this happen?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This happens because <span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21151-age-spots\">sun exposure speeds up the production of melanin in your skin.<\/a><\/span> When the melanin increases in a certain area, the area darkens, which is referred to as hyperpigmentation.<\/p>\n<p>The most common places for this to happen are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your face<\/li>\n<li>Your chest or d\u00e9collet\u00e9<\/li>\n<li>The back of your hands<\/li>\n<li>Your shoulders<\/li>\n<li>Your upper back<\/li>\n<li>Your forearms<\/li>\n<li>Tops of the fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18px;color: black\"><strong>Who is most likely to develop age spots?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With prolonged sun exposure, these spots are <span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323287\">very common in people over 40,<\/a><\/span> however they can be prevalent in young people, who are often sunburned or who use tanning beds as well.<\/p>\n<p>You are even more likely to develop age spots as you get older if you have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previously spent significant time in the sun or in tanning beds<\/li>\n<li>Fair skin<\/li>\n<li>Family history of age spots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18px;color: black\"><strong>How are age spots diagnosed?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you notice age spots after you\u2019ve been in the sun, or as you get older, and are seeking treatment, contact your local healthcare provider or dermatologist to <span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323287#diagnosis\">diagnose the age spot<\/a><\/span> and determine what treatment option would be best for you.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18px;color: #000000\"><strong>How are age spots treated?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1643206829794{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #474747\"><strong>Wear your sunscreen<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First and foremost, if you want to prevent age spots in the future, <span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"https:\/\/int.eucerin.com\/about-skin\/indications\/age-spots\">it\u2019s important to always wear SPF 30 or higher to prevent sun-induced pigment spots.<\/a><\/span> Additionally, keep out of the sun during the sun\u2019s most intense hours and consider investing in a sunhat or sunglasses to further protect your skin. Swim tops that cover your skin as you swim in the water also prevent sun rays from reaching your skin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1643206961310{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #474747\"><strong>Apply topical creams<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A topical cream is a cream that is applied specifically to treat a centralized affected area. Both prescription and non-prescription <span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21151-age-spots\">topical creams may help lighten the age spot over a period of a couple of months.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323287#treatment\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">An example of a prescription topical cream<\/span><\/a> would include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Retinoids, such as tretinoin<\/li>\n<li>Cortisone<\/li>\n<li>Hydroquinone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1643207238108{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #474747\">Experience<\/span> <span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"https:\/\/smoothglo.com\/\">SmoothGlo\u2122<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"color: #474747\">by Lumenis<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Say \u201cgoodbye\u201d to even the most stubborn age spots with this sequential laser treatment. With the synergy of intense pulsed light (IPL) and radiofrequency microneedling, you\u2019ll also address the three most visible signs of aging \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/lumenis-raises-the-bar-for-aesthetic-outcomes-with-smoothglo-301357220.html?tc=eml_cleartime\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">tone*, texture, and volume<\/span>.<\/a> The best part? Minimal downtime.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smoothglo.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">Find a SmoothGlo\u2122 Provider Near You &gt;<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1643207300157{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #474747\"><strong>Undergo dermabrasion<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/age-spots#treatment\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">Your dermatologist will smooth off the outer layers of your skin<\/span><\/a> so new skin can grow in its place and heal in about a week\u2019s time.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1643207288468{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #474747\"><strong>Cryotherapy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323287#treatment\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">Using this method,<\/span><\/a> your healthcare provider will use liquid nitrogen to freeze the age spot. 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