Age Spots
Alternate Names : Solar Lentigo, Solar Lentigines, Senile Lentigo, Liver Spots
What are the treatments for the symptom?
Age spots are not generally treated, unless the individual requests treatment
for cosmetic reasons. Treatments to remove age spots include the following:
application of a small amount of acid
cryotherapy, which
uses the cold from liquid nitrogen to remove the spot
laser
surgery
bleaching cream, which is generally used over several months
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Sometimes scarring or excessive pigment loss occurs as a complication of
treatment.
What happens after treatment for the symptom?
Methods of treatment that destroy the outer layer of skin create blisters and a
fine peeling of the pigmented skin tissue. After recovery, an individual can
return to normal activities.
How is the symptom monitored?
Any significant change in a skin lesion should be reported to the healthcare
provider.
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