Lifestyle
·10 min read
Menopause and Skin Pigmentation Changes: What's Happening and What Helps
Age spots, melasma, and uneven tone often emerge or intensify during menopause. Here's the science and the most effective treatments.
#age spots
All articles tagged "age spots".
14 articles
Lifestyle
·9 min read
Perimenopause Skin Spots: Why They Appear and What to Do
New dark spots in your 40s during perimenopause aren't just age — hormonal fluctuations are driving them. Here's what's happening and how to treat them effectively.
Skincare
·7 min read
How to Treat Age Spots: From Prevention to Removal
A complete guide to treating and preventing age spots (solar lentigines), covering topical solutions, in-office procedures, and long-term prevention strategies for clearer skin.
Treatments
·4 min read
BBL Photofacial: How BroadBand Light Reverses Years of Sun Damage
Sciton's BBL (BroadBand Light) photofacial delivers pulsed light at 400-1400nm wavelengths, targeting melanin and hemoglobin to clear brown spots, redness,...
Skincare
·6 min read
How to Get Rid of Dark Spots on Face: Proven Methods
A comprehensive guide to fading dark spots on your face using dermatologist-approved ingredients, professional treatments, and prevention strategies that deliver real results.
Anti-Aging
·4 min read
How to Reverse Aging on Your Hands
Hands age rapidly because they receive enormous UV exposure with minimal sunscreen application. Reversal strategy: daily SPF on hands (reapply after washin...
Treatments
·7 min read
Age Spot Removal for Seniors: Safe and Effective Options
Safe, effective methods for reducing age spots in older adults, from topical treatments to professional procedures, with guidance on when spots need medical attention.
Anti-Aging
·3 min read
Age Spots vs Freckles: Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Age Spots vs Freckles is one of the most common pigmentation concerns, affecting people across all skin tones. It develops when different mechanisms—freckl...
Anti-Aging
·4 min read
How to Make Your Hands Look Younger
Hands age visibly due to thin skin, constant UV exposure, volume loss (visible tendons and veins), and age spots. Treatment approach: daily SPF on hands (p...
Treatments
·3 min read
Chemical Peels for Age Spots: Types and Effectiveness
Glycolic peels (30-50%): lighten mild pigmentation over a series of 4-6 treatments. TCA peels (15-25%): more aggressive depigmentation with 5-7 days downti...
Science
·3 min read
What Causes Age Spots? The Biology of Hyperpigmentation
Age spots (solar lentigines) form when chronic UV exposure causes localized clusters of melanocytes to overproduce melanin. The process: UV hits skin → act...
Treatments
·3 min read
Laser vs. IPL for Age Spots: Which Removes Them Better?
Q-switched lasers target specific pigment with precise wavelengths—best for individual dark spots and stubborn pigmentation. IPL uses broad-spectrum light—...
Treatments
·3 min read
Laser Treatment for Brown Spots on the Face
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is the most common treatment for scattered brown spots—effective, minimal downtime. Q-switched lasers target deeper pigmentation...
Anti-Aging
·2 min read
Your Hands Give Away Your Age: Complete Hand Anti-Aging Guide
Your Hands Give Away Your Age is a topic that comes up repeatedly in dermatology consultations. Getting clear, evidence-based guidance helps you avoid the ...