Freckles

Subtle Beauty, Naturally Enhanced: Freckle Care and Solutions

Commonly found on sun-exposed areas of the face, including cheeks, nose, and forehead, freckles are black patches. Their intensity usually changes with season and UV protection. Many times, these locations are familial and visible to other relatives. People who have higher sunburn risk and some genetic disorders like neurofibromatosis have more severe and widespread freckles. In neurofibromatosis, freckles are visible even in sun-protected areas.

From lentigines, how do freckles differ?

Common in sun-exposed areas, freckles are light brown and result from melanocyte, the color-generating cells producing more melanin. Much darker, lentigines can encompass both sun-exposed and non-exposed areas and arise from groups of melanocytes accumulating in the elongated tips of the epidermis, the outermost layers of skin.

Is one able to regulate freckles?

True, to some degree. Application of azelaic acid, indoors or outdoors, and careful use of suitable amounts of sunscreen help lower the overproduction of melanin.

Given freckles, should any testing be conducted?

Not routinely. One should rule out hypersensitive skin conditions or genetic diseases, nevertheless, if a person usually gets sunburn or freckles in sun-protected places.

How can freckles be treated?

Freckles are more natural so there is no permanent therapy for them. Suitable choices are several medium depth peels, lightning lasers, Q switch Nd: YAG, ablative and non-ablative lasers.

What adverse effects follow from treatments for freckles?

Peels exfoliate and might not look good for five to seven days. One can use an ablative laser or Q switch Nd: YAG to do scabbing. Sometimes these therapies cause temporary exacerbation of the darkness of spots.