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Age spots are also called sun spots and liver spots. Age spots are harmless brown flat spots that are commonly found on sun-exposed skin. They usually don’t appear until middle-age but they can also appear in younger people and occur in all nearly all skin types.
Age spots are collections of a pigment (called melanin) that have accumulated in the top layer of the skin (the epidermis). Unlike freckles, which darken in the summer and fade in the winter, age spots do not fade.
Age spots increase with age and with increased sun exposure. They are more common in people who freckle and who burn easily. It is important to know that if you’ve had enough sun to develop age spots, you have a higher risk of developing skin cancer.
What Causes Age Spots?
The sun causes age spots and as we age our skin is subjected to more and
Tip:
Preventing age spots requires sun avoidance and sun protection. Most of the sun damage we receive occurs while we are driving. Car window glass protects us from 100% of the UVA light (the light which causes a burn) but none of the UVB, the light responsible for sun damage and aging skin.
Good To Know:
Wear sunscreen all the time. Even if you already have sun damaged skin, it’s never too late to start. This will help prevent further damage and age spotting.
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