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How Can I Prevent Age Spots?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Donna Bilu Martin, MD
Question viewed 7,149 times
Tags: age spots, brown spots, dark spots, sun 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

12 answers to How Can I Prevent Age Spots?

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First and foremost, use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB - SPF...

First and foremost, use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB - SPF 30 sunblock daily on your face. I also recommend using a good mineral make-up concealer and foundation to enhance, hide discolorations and add protection to the skin. It is a good idea to use an at-home exfoliation kit. This can be a microdermabrasion, enzyme peel or chemical peel; use only one and no more than twice weekly. It is also advisable to use products that contain ingredients such as retinol, hydroquinone and other... more
Jeannette Graf, MD

Long Island City Dermatologist
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Preventing Age Spots - The Key is Starting Early

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.
Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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1. Daily application of a UVB/UVA sun blocker 2. Avoid...

1.  Daily application of a UVB/UVA sun blocker 2.  Avoid the midday sun 3. Wear a wide brimmed hat
Neil Sadick, MD

Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon
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Brown spots from sun and age

Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! See a board certified dermatologist, because there are many tools we use to improve the appearance of brown spots. Lightening creams, chemical peels, intense pulsed light, and fractionated lasers are all treatment options.
Donna Bilu Martin, MD

Miami Beach Dermatologist
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Aviod Age Spots with 3 Simple Steps

To avoid getting age spots that occur due to sun exposure simply use a UVB/UVA sunscreen DAILY- apply after moisturizer as part of your morning routine, avoid direct sun exposure as much as possible- especially during this midday, and shield your face when out during the day for long periods of time with a hat. If you are already noticing age spots and discoloration, treating with an IPL is a quick easy way to erase the spots and using hydroquinone daily keeps them at bay... more
Ross A. Clevens, MD

Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Prevent age spots with sunblock

The #1 way to prevent age spots is to practice sun protection by using a spf 30 or higher UVA and UVB sunblock when exposed to sunshine and minimizing sun exposure, in general.
Robert Strimling, MD

Las Vegas Dermatologist
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How to Prevent Age Spots

I guess the short, cute answer to "How Do I Prevent Age Spots" is "don't age." But the truth of the matter is that age spots don't have that much to do with aging. What most people refer to as "age spots" are generally caused by years of sun exposure. So to prevent age spots you have to prevent or minimize sun or ultraviolet exposure. Some simple recommendations: 1. Used a sunscreen that screens out UVA and UVB (i.e. broad spectrum) with an SPF... more
Andrew Kaufman, MD

Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
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How to treat and prevent age spots

One of the most effective ways to reverse sunspots due to the effects of chronic sun damage to your skin is by using a combination of two prescription strength medications: 4% hydroquinone and tretinoin cream. Prescription strength 4% hydroquinone is better than any OTC product for lightening dark spots in the skin. These dark spots are typically due to chronic sun damage so daily use of sunscreens is essential in your treatment. Combining prescription-only tretinoin cream with hydroquinone... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon
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Avoiding sun is essential and other options can help

Avoiding sun is essential and other options can help. What you can do to lessen them is to try a combination of Retin A, hydroquinone, and hydrocortisone to prevent further darkening of your skin and actually make the sun spots lighter. During this application, you can use a number of different things to make the spots better such as intense pulse light, lasers, Active FX /CO2 resurfacing, and microdermabrasion. Some of these treatments can remove some superficial layers like microderm... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Sun protection to prevent age spots and freckles

Age spots or sun freckles are a direct result of sun exposure. Specifically, it is the UVA rays that stimulates melanocytes to make pigment. What is misleading about sunscreen labels is that SPF measures only UVB blockage and does not tell you anything about how well it blocks UVA. Not all sunscreens that state "UVA/UVB block" are equally effective. In fact, many have UVA blockers that are not photostable. In other words, the UVA blocker quickly breaks down with sun... more
Felix Kuo, MD

Long Island Dermatologist
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Improving sun spots on the face

Sun spots are caused by the increased deposition of melanin. It is usually stimulated by UV light from the sun, or artificially, from tanning salons. Since UV light will stimulate pigment cells to produce increased melanin in a patchy fashion, it is wise to use prevention as an important component of treatment. Use a well-tolerated sunscreen that blocks UVA and UVB and that is compatible with your skin type and lifestyle. Avoid direct sun exposure. Avoid tanning salons. Treat existing sun... more
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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See a dermatologist frequently and get rid of any spots...

See a dermatologist frequently and get rid of any spots that you have. Use high (eg. 50 or higher) spf with UVA protection in it. Try to use brighteners on these areas if you notice spots forming.
Kenneth Beer, MD

Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

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