BROWN SPOTS
Brown spots are most common in people over the age of 30 but can occur at any age. At Annexus Dermatology & Aesthetics in Orange City, Florida, Neil Sandhu, MD, FAAD, and the team specialize in the treatment, management and removal of brown spots. To schedule an appointment, book online or call the office and speak with a friendly staff member today.
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Brown spots Q&A
What are brown spots?
Brown spots, also known as age spots or liver spots, are dark areas on the skin that vary in size. Brown spots generally occur in areas that are exposed to sunlight including the face, hands, shoulders, and arms. Brown spots often do not require treatment if they are examined and determined to be harmless, however, they can be lightened or removed for cosmetic reasons.
when is the right time to talk to annexus dermatology about my brown spots?
Brown spots are generally harmless and do not require any kind of treatment. However, if a spot is darkly pigmented, is rapidly increasing in size, has an irregular border, has an unusual combination of colors, or is accompanied with itching, redness, tenderness, or bleeding, you will want to schedule an appointment with our team of providers at Annexus Dermatology & Aesthetics to have her evaluate your concerning lesions first, prior to discussing options for their removal.
how do you treat brown spots?
If a brown spot is determined not to be harmful by Dr. Sandhu it can be lightened or removed for cosmetic reasons. Possible treatments to lighten or remove brown spots include medications, laser and intense pulsed light therapy for skin resurfacing. Other methods used are freezing (cryotherapy), dermabrasion and microdermabrasion, and chemical peel. Together, the providers at Annexus Dermatology & Aesthetics can discuss treatment options and pick the right option that is best for you.
