Age Spots - Treatment and Symptoms

Age spots are harmless, flat, brown discolorations of the skin which usually occur on the back of the hands, neck and face of people older than 40 years of age. The spots commonly appear on the hands but can occur almost anywhere, especially sun-exposed areas such as the face, back, arms, feet, shoulders and face. These spots are common on the backs of the hand, face and legs Sun spots are caused by the skin being exposed to the sun over many years and are a sign of sun damage are darkened, flat spots that typically appear on sun-exposed areas of skin. These can be lightened by bleaching agents containing hydroquinone or kojic acid. Sunscreens can help prevent freckles. Brown spots found on the skin that are visible evidence of accumulated long-term sun damage, known to dermatologists as "lentigines." Also called "liver spots" Sun-induced skin changes - liver spots; Senile or solar lentigines; Skin spots - aging; Age spots.

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