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Contents
  • What Are Solar Lentigines?
  • Effective Prevention Strategies
  • Treatment for Existing Spots

How to Prevent Solar Lentigines (Sunspots)

How to Prevent Solar Lentigines (Sunspots)

Protect Your Skin!

Solar lentigines, often called sunspots, are a common sign of aging skin, but there are ways to prevent these spots from appearing.
Contents
  • What Are Solar Lentigines?
  • Effective Prevention Strategies
  • Treatment for Existing Spots

What Are Solar Lentigines?

Solar lentigines, also known as liver spots or sunspots, are flat, pigmented spots that appear on sun-exposed skin. They are more common in individuals with lighter skin tones and are caused by prolonged exposure to UV rays from the sun. These spots are benign but can be mistaken for more serious skin conditions.

Effective Prevention Strategies

The best way to prevent solar lentigines is by protecting your skin from the sun. Regular use of sunscreen with a high SPF can help reduce the risk of developing these spots. Wearing protective clothing, such as hats and long sleeves, and seeking shade during peak sun hours are also effective strategies.
Solar lentigines, also known as sunspots or liver spots, are benign pigmented spots that develop on sun-exposed skin due to prolonged UV exposure.

Treatment for Existing Spots

If you already have solar lentigines and wish to reduce their appearance, several treatments are available. Topical creams containing hydroquinone or tretinoin can help lighten the spots. Cryotherapy, which involves freezing the spots with liquid nitrogen, is another option.

FAQs

Are sunspots dangerous?

No, solar lentigines are benign and not harmful.

Can sunspots be prevented?

Yes, using sunscreen and sun protection can help prevent them.

How can sunspots be treated?

They can be treated with topical creams or cryotherapy.

Do sunspots fade on their own?

No, they usually persist without treatment.

Stay Sun-Safe

Is your skin protected enough from the sun's damaging rays?
Next steps: Consult with Doctronic to learn how to protect your skin from sunspots.
Additional References
  1. Thompson SC, Jolley D, Marks R. Reduction of solar keratoses by regular sunscreen use. N Engl J Med 1993; 329:1147.
  2. Hexsel D, Hexsel C, Porto MD, Siega C. Triple combination as adjuvant to cryotherapy in the treatment of solar lentigines: investigator-blinded, randomized clinical trial. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2015; 29:128.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.