How to Get Rid of Sun Spots

Sun spots are those spots that appear on your skin when you start aging. You might be calling them "liver spots" but in reality the appearance of these signs has nothing to do with the liver. In fact they are the product of excessive sun exposure from some time ago. The sun spots appear after age 40 in people who have light skin but they are more likely to appear in the general population after age 50.

This is one of these signs that tell you "you are getting old man!" And that's when they become a cosmetic problem.

To get rid of these sun spots you have some options. One of them is bleaching creams, the best creams are those that are strong and need prescription. Over-the-counter bleaching creams won't do an excellent work. That's because they don't have Retin-A, which increases penetration of the cream. Using bleaching creams doesn't assure 100% satisfaction though.

On the other hand, you have the most effective treatment: Fraxel laser. This treatment can cost up to $ 1000 PER SESSION. If you just have a few spots, you can get rid of them in a few sessions. But prices start increasing accordingly. For example, 20 spots can take 5 treatments. Although now lasers are safer, they can still bring side effects such as skin color change and blistering.

There is another treatment, that involves chemical peeling (using chemical substances to get rid of the spots), but they have not much accuracy like the fraxel laser treatment.

Okay, now the spots are gone, but that doesn't mean new ones aren't coming our way! Like I said before, they are a product of sun exposure (that's why you won't find them in your butt!), so use products that have UV protection of at least 30 SPF, wearing sun protection clothes and avoiding sun exposure are all a good advice to keep in mind.

If you notice that your dark spots start as a large tan freckle and then develops black pigmentation or irregular borders, go see a doctor. Although sun spots are generally harmless, this could be a sign of a type of skin cancer called lentigo maligna melanoma. So, watch out for these sign, and always keep your health in #1 place.