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 Usually, age spots begin to appear around the age of 30 in the areas which we often discover in the sun: the back, chest, arms. Though outwardly they look like moles, it is the two completely different things. Moles are genetically determined, and age spots - the overall result of sun exposure on the skin throughout your life.
There are several common methods and established doctors treat age spots. Before their treatment you should consult a dermatologist so that he ruled out the possibility of skin cancer. If you are exposed to too much sun exposure can cause the risk of developing cancer. First, the doctor should make possible treatments and discuss with you the suitable options for you.
Remember, no matter what method you choose, the results will depend on how "strong" the spot you how much time you spend in the sun and whether you follow the doctor's prescriptions. An integral part of the development of new anti-age spots and facilitate their treatment is the daily use of sunscreen on all exposed skin, even in winter.
Brightening Cream
What it is?
Common moisturizers contain 2 percent hydroquinone - bleach.
What are they doing?
Gradually lighten age spots. They work best when used in tandem with a moisturizer containing glycolic acid smooths the skin.
Disadvantages.
It takes several months to see results. Furthermore, the cream can not give the desired effect on large hard spots.
Retinoids
What it is?
Cream, in which a large amount of vitamin A, such as cellulose and others.
What are they doing?
Gradually prevent discoloration of the skin by stimulating the growth of new, healthy cells. They are often used with a strong hydroquinones for more intense bleaching effect.
Disadvantages.
Retinoids may be too harsh and dry some skin types, so it will take 2 - 3 months to see results.
Chemical peeling
What it is?
Dermatologist treats your skin with 30% -70% rate of glycolic acid (depending on the level of skin pigmentation), which entails the burn and the subsequent "toe" Burnt upper dermis, which provides relief from
external blemishes and other skin imperfections.
How it works ?.
Aligns and strengthens the skin, age spots gradually discolor. The session may occur for the time spent, for example, for lunch.
Disadvantages.
Procedures should be carried out once a month, so the result will not be fleeting, but visible.
Laser cleaning
What it is?
Treatment, held in special clinics, where the age spots and wrinkles are burned with a laser.
How does it work? i & gt; Removes most traces of age spots and bleaches usually in one procedure.
Disadvantages.
It is expensive. One procedure could cost about $ 1 to $ 5, 000, 000, depending on how large an area to which you are applying. Your skin will be red and flaky, may appear brown in the first days after the treatment. Approximate recovery time - about a week.
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