Freckles are flat, circular spots that typically range in the size of the head of a nail. The spots develop randomly on the skin, especially after repeated exposure to sunlight and particularly in persons of fair complexion. Freckles are small tan spots of melanin on the exposed skin or membrane of people with fair complexions, though rarely people of African descent get them. Freckles are small brownish spots on human skin. Excessive and uneven pigmentation due to sun damage is the common cause of freckles. Some people find freckles to be attractive but most people with freckles that I know, wants to get rid of it.
The appearance of freckles should be taken as a warning that one may be predisposed to skin cancer. As such, those with freckles should be especially careful to exposure to sunlight, and should be sure to apply a UVA and UVB sunscreen, containing avobenzone, zinc dioxide or titanium dioxide, to exposed areas when venturing out into the sun for extended periods. Freckles come in different colors such as red, yellow, tan, light-brown, brown or black - but they are always darker than the skin around them due to deposits of the dark pigment called melanin. The best treatment for freckles is prevention. The key to preventing freckles is sun avoidance and daily sunscreen use.
Regular use of fruit and vegetable masks are also another proven method to lighten freckles. Not to mention fruit masks are very healthy for your skin in general and help your skin feel more fresh and softer. Many cures have been proposed for the removal of freckles ranging from the ridiculous to outright deceiving. The best that some alleged freckle removers like lemon juice, salt, buttermilk or yogurt can do is to lighten freckles because they have a mild bleaching effect. IPL is one of the newer forms of facial rejuvenation. IPL delivers energy to both the superficial (epidermis) and deep (dermis) layers of the skin, the epidermis is spared from damage. Thus, there is virtually no recovery time.
Freckles don't require any medical treatment. If you wish to hide or cover your freckles, you can avoid time in the sun, and you can use makeup if you wish to cover them. Sunscreens will help the sun's enhancement of exposure to the sun. If you positively wish to be rid of freckles, you can use laser treatments, cryotherapy and chemical peels to make them less easily seen. There are other treatment options besides limited sun exposure to limit the appearance of freckles. Bleaching creams, chemical peels and laser resurfacing are all treatments that are available. Consult with your physician for the best treatment for you, and asses all the benefits and risks that go along with the suggested procedure. The best way to avoid freckles is by protecting yourself from the sun, especially during summer. Of course, few people will probably follow this advice since most of them want to spend time outside, especially on the beach.
A freckle is by no means a sign of a skin disorder. In fact, it is believed that freckles, along with fairer skin and red hair, are a declining genetic occurrence. They are simply an inherited trait like any other. When considering removal of freckles, it is good to note that any removal is not permanent but that it may lighten the skin temporarily.
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