What's the best age spot treatment for sun damaged hands?

I'm one of those who religiously protected my face from the sun but forgot about my hands. Now I have really visible sun spots. what age spots treatments are available for hands?

4 answers to “What's the best age spot treatment...”

A: The IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) lasers work very well for...

Richard P. Rand, MD

The IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) lasers work very well for sun spots on the hands. They are simple and safe and cost effective. Plus there is virtually no down time, recovery or risk when done in the medical office by qualified people.

A: Age Spots for Hands

Kris M. Reddy, MD

There are several excellent alternatives to treat age spots for hands. The consistently best treatment is the laser expert. It is best to visit an experienced physician who has the abiity to use multiple modalities.

A: Sun Spot Treatment For The Hands

Arnold W. Klein, MD

Over time, our skin suffers damage from exposure to sun. We have done a fairly good job in encouraging people to apply sunscreens and avoid sun exposure to the face, but we have not done well in encouraging the same for the hands. I have found that IPL laser treatments work extremely well in elimininating sun... more

A: My Hands Are Giving My Age Away

Michael A. Persky, MD

Now we know why gloves were so popular in the F. Scott Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby era. There are many treatments for age spots on the hands if gloves won't do. IPL laser treatments are effective. I have found that Fraxel re:store laser works very well. During and after your treatment it is most important to... more

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