Best Treatment for Brown Sun Spots?

UV light (from the sun's rays and tanning booths) causes DNA damage and collagen/elastin degradation associated with the aging process. This can cause the appearance of brown hyperpigmentation spots, increased skin cell adherence, fine wrinkles, and the general loss of skin luster. It also causes skin cancers which can be deadly. Brown hyperpigmentation represents irregular melanin deposition in sun-exposed areas of the face, arms, hands, and decolletage. One of the best treatments is... more

As we age the pigment cells of the skin migrate from a widely dispersed pattern into clumps separated by areas of less pigmentation. This is hastened by sun exposure and appears to the eye as age or brown spots. The best treatment is laser with a 1064nm wavelength as that has the best absorption for that color. When multiple brown spots appear on the face most doctors prefer chemical peel or laser resurfacing to even out the pigmentation over a broad area rather than treat each spot... more