Laser Treatments for Age Spots

By John Kirzno

Among the things that we tend to get as we get older is those dreaded and unsightly age spots. For those who love to get a tan and expose themselves to excessive sunlight, you are actually accelerating the process.

We develop spots on our skin because of our continued exposure to the sun. As we grow old our melanin pigment slowly deteriorates thus allowing these spots to occur. Skin spots come in different types: lentigos or age spots and freckles which is medically known as ephiledes. It all zeros down to one reason. Our constant exposure to the sun damages our melanocytes or the cells on the top portion of our skin - the ones that produces melanin pigment. When this happens, our skin can no longer deflect the UV rays that the sun is throwing at us. Thus, dark spots form on our skin.

Although skin lesions are generally benign in nature, it doesn't mean that you need to dismiss them if you see one that you are unsure of on your skin. You should immediately consult your dermatologist to make sure that it's not something that could pose a risk to your health.

Skin spots can be removed by laser treatments. In fact, laser treatment is the highly recommended way to treat spots on our skin. It is proven to be a highly effective treatment. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that you need to try and avoid long sun exposures to keep your skin spotless. There are cases after laser treatment that lesions start appearing again as they go back out into the sun.

There's little pain involved when you undergo laser treatment for skin spots. One thing you have to make sure of, however, is that you have a trustworthy and experienced doctor to take care of you. You need to know the kind of devices they use and their background on the technology that they're promising to give you. You're more likely to achieve satisfactory results with the aid of an experienced doctor than one new to the procedure.

Lastly, remember to wear sunscreen all the time. You're aware of the cause of your skin spots by now and treatment efforts would prove futile if you fail to take precautionary measures to protect your skin form further damage. - 29882

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