Age spots (spots):

 Age spots - also called spots and sun lentigin - have flat gray, brown or black spots. They vary in size and usually appear on the face, hands, shoulders and arms - most areas are exposed to the sun. Although age spots are more common in adults over the age of 40, they can also affect young people. Of course, age spots do not require harmless treatment, but they can, like cancer, develop. For cosmetic reasons, age blemishes can brighten or remove skin bleaching products. However, preventing age spots - avoiding the sun and using sunscreen - is the easiest way to prevent these dark spots on your skin to maintain the youthful appearance of your skin.

age spots
age spots


Symbol:

Age spots usually appear in people with fair skin, but they can be seen in people with dark skin. Age places:

  • This is a flat oval area of ​​Rogan.
  • Usually brown, black or gray.
  • Over the years, most sun-like exposure, such as the back of the hands, occurs on the skin on the legs, face, shoulders, and upper back.
Age spots range in size from half an inch (1 cm) to less than half an inch (1 cm), and they are more prominent, as are freckles in groups. When to see a doctor
You may not like their style, but age spots are usually harmless and do not require treatment. Because these changes can be a sign of melanoma, your doctor should look for a serious form of skin cancer that has darkened or changed the appearance. It is recommended that your doctor examine any new skin changes, especially spots or sores:
  • Dark color
  • The size is increasing rapidly.
  • Random borders
  • There is a special combination of colors.
  • Itching, redness, tenderness, or bleeding.


Reason:

Age spots are mainly due to years of exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) light. The use of commercial tanning lamps and tanning beds can also help in the development of age spots. The oil in the epidermis that gives your skin a normal color is called melanin. UV light accelerates the production of melanin, which helps protect the deeper layers of the skin from UV rays and creates tan. Melanin appears in "aggregate" or age spots, especially in areas of the skin that spend years exposed to the sun, especially when produced in large numbers. Aging, along with sun exposure, can lead to excess production of melanin. Your genetic makeup can also play a role in how sensitive you are to the development of age spots.


 Risk factors:

Although a person may develop age spots, you may be more likely to develop this condition if you:
  • Light complexion or white skin.
  • A history of frequent or intense sun exposure or sunburn.
  • Ready to meet
  • You will start by seeing your family doctor or primary care physician. But in some cases, when you call for an appointment, you are called a dermatologist.
  • What to expect from a doctor
  • Your doctor may ask you a number of questions, such as:
  • Since when have you noticed spots on your skin?
  • Do spots appear slowly or quickly?
  • Have you noticed any other changes in the appearance of your skin?
  • Is the condition itchy, mild or irritating?
  • Have you experienced frequent or intense sunburn?
  • How often do you come in contact with sunlight or UV rays?
  • Do you regularly protect your skin from UV rays?
  • What kind of sun protection do you use?

Questions for doctors:

Questions you can ask your doctor include:

How should I look for suspicious changes in my skin?
If there are spots, in fact, age spots, what can I do to improve the appearance?
How can we expect results?
Testing and evaluation.

Diagnostic age locations may include:

Visual inspection. Your doctor can usually diagnose age spots by visualizing your skin. If skin biopsy is suspected, your doctor may perform a test, such as a skin biopsy. During a skin biopsy, your doctor will take a small sample of your skin (biopsy) for analysis under a microscope. Skin biopsy is usually done in your doctor's office, using a local anesthetic.

Other conditions:

Other conditions that are similar to age spots and may need to be ruled out by your doctor include:


Spies Although they are often seen, small, dark brown spots, mole (navy) vary in color and size. They can cause it to be flat or cause almost anything on the body.
Seborrheic keratosis. This tan, brown, or black growth is more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) in size in very small dogs and has wart-like, paste-like characteristics in shape and range. Lantigo Malgana.  A type of skin cancer called lentigo maligna melanoma can develop in areas exposed to prolonged sun exposure. Lentigo maligna is a tan, brown or black lesion that gradually begins to darken and enlarge.