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Age Spots
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.
DISCLAIMER:
The information written and published on this website is not intended to substitute the recommendations of a trained professional and does not replace a professional consultation.
It is advisable to undergo a formal consultation to help establish a relationship between the doctor and yourself, accurately determine your concerns/problems, and get the appropriate treatments for them.
It is also imperative to note that the contents of the website with respect to treatments, results and pricing can vary from individual to individual, and can only be accurately determined by the doctor upon diagnosis.
Do note that all medical treatments will only be administered upon proper consultation, with the requirement that patients be above 21 years of age to provide legal consent.
