Age Spots

As we age our skin is subjected to damage from UV light from the sun. One of the effects of this is to produce melanin pigment in the skin which helps protect us from the damaging effects of UV light.  However, over time disordered pigment is deposited in the form of freckles and brown spots.

Age spots can be improved with IPL, chemical peels and Retin-A gel.

It is important to check with a doctor if a mole enlarges, changes colour, itches or bleeds to make sure it is not a skin cancer.