What are age spots caused by?

(Other than age, I mean)

1 answer to “What are age spots caused by?”

A: Causes of Age Spots and Melasma

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Melasma and age spots are caused by a combination of factors, including:  Age Sun exposure Genetic factors Skin color and type Environmental influence Stress Hormones Chronic inflammation Age spots can be improved by simple and regimented protocols that I use in my office, including avoidance of direct... more

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