Preventing Age Spots - The Key is Starting Early

Steven H. Williams, MD answers: How can I prevent age spots?

My face has brown spots and dark spots -- I guess there age spots. i would like to stop getting these spots since they can't be easiy concealed


Steven H. Williams, MD
10 months ago
By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

There are no shortcuts here in terms of prevention.

The key is sunscreen.  You should apply at least an sunscreen that is SPF 30 and the earlier you start the better resistance you'll have to those brown spots that can make hands look old.

I hope this helps.

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