What are age spots?
Commonly known as ‘age spots’, ‘liver spots’ or ‘wisdom spots’, the medical name is solar lentigines. Seborrhoiec keratosis (pleural: keratosis) are warty, barnacle like growths on the skin. As both condition tends to appear as we get older, they have been termed ‘age spots’.
How do I prevent age spots?
Regular use of a broad spectrum sunscreen daily is helpful. Do reapply your sunscreen when outdoors if direct sun exposure cannot be avoided during the hottest parts of the day. Protective clothing items such as hats, sun glasses and sleeves are also helpful.
