Sun-damaged skin is a risk factor for skin cancer, which 1 in 5 Americans develops by age 70. If you have pesky sun spots and desire even-toned, smoother, and healthier skin, you have numerous options.
Visit with the dermatology specialists at Vindhya Veerula MD—Integrative Dermatology & Laser Spa in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to learn which sun spot treatment is best suited for you.
As their name implies, sun spots are caused by the sun or tanning beds (ultraviolet light). They’re made of overactive pigmented cells caused by increased melanin. Areas of your skin where melanin is produced in high concentrations can result in skin spots.
Your risk of sun spots increases if you have a history of intense or frequent sun exposure or sunburns. Aging is also a risk factor for sun-damaged skin—as well as skin cancer.
Treatments available at Vindhya Veerula, MD—Integrative Dermatology & Laser Spa for sun spots include:
Applying topical medications prescribed by your dermatologist can lighten sun spots, gradually fading them over a period of a few months.
Laser treatment and intense pulsed light use targeted energy to destroy melanin-producing cells without damaging surrounding tissues. You might need several treatment sessions to achieve the desired results.
Microdermabrasion uses a specialized tool to sand down your skin’s surface layer, allowing newer, even-toned cells to grow in its place.
Cryotherapy at Vindhya Veerula MD- Integrative Dermatology & Laser Spa eliminates sun spots using liquid nitrogen, freezing and destroying darker pigmented areas.
Microneedling uses tiny, sterile needles to stimulate new cell growth and eliminate spots, lines, wrinkles, scarring, and other minor imperfections. Your provider can apply platelet-rich plasma (PRP) sourced from your blood (with microneedling) to enhance new skin cell growth, optimize the health and appearance of your skin, and nix sun damage.
Chemical peels use safe, FDA-approved chemical solutions to exfoliate and remove the outermost surface of your skin, eliminating sun spots and boosting newer, healthier tissue growth.
Prevention measures for sun spots include protecting your skin from intense sunlight and tanning bed exposure.
Avoid unprotected sun exposure between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, when the sun’s rays are the strongest. Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 and apply it generously every two hours (more often if you’re swimming). You can also protect your skin from UV rays by wearing protective clothing and a hat with a brim.
Don’t live with sun spots when simple cosmetic solutions can eliminate them and turn back the hands of time.
Schedule a dermatology evaluation today at Vindhya Veerula MD—Integrative Dermatology & Laser Spa by calling our office or requesting an appointment online to find the perfect solution for your sun spots.
