Age Spots Removal


Age spots Removal Age spots, known medically as lentigos and seborrhoeic keratoses, are brown patches which commonly appear on the back of the hands, the face, and the back. Cryotherapy Until recently the treatment of choice for age spots was cryotherapy With this technique liquid nitrogen is sprayed very gently on the spots to induce a localized frostbite. After two or three weeks the treated age spot peels off as the underlying skin pushes to the surface, leaving a residual area of pinkness that might last for only a week but could linger on for months. Scarring may occur. Laser therapy With the advent of the pigment removal lasers, cryotherapy is no longer the treatment of choice, because the laser has a lower risk of scarring, is less painful and the recovery time is shorter. Due to the cost of laser treatments and because not all physicians have access to a laser nor are they trained in laser surgery many individuals still choose cryotherapy to treat their age spots. The pigment removal lasers have also superseded the use of surgical removal or vaporization with the carbon dioxide laser for larger growths provided they are not too thick.		Bleaching Creams Prescription bleaching creams containing kojic acid or hydroquirione cause age spots and irregular pigmentation to fade so that they blend with the color of the surrounding skin. Reversa HQ and NeoStrata HQ are examples of over the counter gels containing glycolic acid and bleaching agents which are effective in lightening age spots. Medicated Creams Tretinoin in preparations such as Retin A, Stieva A, Rejuva A, Retisol A, Renova and Vitamin A Acid, when applied to the back of the hands daily over a period of months gradually causes age spots to disappear. Chemical Peels Acid containing solutions are also effective in removing age spots. They cause irritation and the spots peel away from the skin. Camouflage Makeup Opaque makeup can be used daily to camouflage age spots. Given the excellent medical options for removing age spots or lightening these discolorations of the skin, makeup becomes a less desirable alternative. Home \| Skin Care\| Skin Structure\| Skin changes with time\| Acne \|Wrinkles\|Vascular changes in the Skin \|Redundant Skin \|Stretch Marks \| Tanning\| Beyond the Sun\| Skin Care Products\| Cleansers\| Soaps\| Abrasive Bars and Cleansers\| Cleansing Cream and Lotions\| Choosing the right Cleanser\| Skin Rashes\| Eczema\| Keratosis Pilaris \| Psoriasis\| Ringworm\| Tinea Versicolor \| Pyodermas \| Viral Infections of the Skin \| Scabies\| Dry Skin\| Oily Skin\| Skin Problems\| Skin Rashes\| Skin Infections\| Procedure for cleansing the Skin\| Astringents and Toners\| Moisturizers\| Choosing a Moisturizers\| Makeup\| Facial\| Sitemap © 2009 amyantiaging.com. All Rights Reserved.
	The age spot removal lasers act in a similar fashion to a guided missile. The light from the laser has a selective affinity for brown discoloration in the skin. It passes harmlessly through the top layer of skin and when it hits the brown pigment cells energy is released causing the melanosomes in the cell to break into minuscule particles which are removed by the body's immune system. The age spot turns grey initially, then within minutes forms a superficial brown crust. Within 2 weeks the crust will be sloughed and the skin underneath will be pink. This gradually fades to the color of the surrounding skin over the course of 2 to 3 weeks.