The skin spots that appear especially on the face, décolleté and hands are the reflection of many hours of exposure to the sun. They occur mainly on the face as a defence mechanism of the organism that acts by increasing the production of melanin to defend the cells from situations that may be harmful to […]
The skin spots that appear especially on the face, décolleté and hands are the reflection of many hours of exposure to the sun.
They occur mainly on the face as a defence mechanism of the organism that acts by increasing the production of melanin to defend the cells from situations that may be harmful to them.
The sun is usually the main threat to the skin and the origin of the spots, because the skin has a memory, it forgives, but does not forget the sunburns of years that are later reflected on the face especially in the form of solar lentigines, melasma or solar keratosis which are brown spots that are on the increase. There are other factors such as hormonal factors or the intake of medication that also cause facial blemishes.
Among the different types of sunspots that we can find, there are:
These are flat hyperpigmentations that are a direct consequence of continuous exposure to the sun and usually appear after the age of 40.
Light brown in colour, their size tends to increase over time and they also appear on the back of the hands.
Melasma is a group of unsightly spots that usually appear on the upper lip, forehead and cheeks, as these are the areas most exposed to the sun.
They are brown spots whose main origin lies in solar radiation but also respond to hormonal factors and are very common in pregnant women.
Solar keratoses are scaly lesions that appear in relief on areas of skin that have been exposed to the sun for many years.
Some solar keratoses can lead to skin cancer.
Sunspots are the most visible and obvious reflection of many hours of sun exposure, and the main sign of premature ageing.
As we get older, the overuse of hours in the sun eventually manifests itself in the form of unsightly spots, such as solar lentigines and melasma.
From the age of 45/50 onwards, more spots begin to appear on the hands as a result of accumulated sun exposure, while age is also responsible for the appearance of sun spots.
The combination of these treatments allows a progressive lightening of the lesions after one or two sessions.
Before and after each treatment it is important to use sun protection to prevent possible side effects.
To treat and eliminate melasma, our specialists perform a depigmentation peel combined with a specific whitening mask. This protocol of action against melasma also includes Q-Switched laser sessions, the number will depend on the needs of each skin.
Skin blemishes are a heterogeneous group of different alterations that, as we have seen, can affect your face, hands and décolleté, and in order to treat and eliminate them, it is very important that specialists make an accurate diagnosis of their origin.
The specialists in advanced dermatology at Quirónsalud Valencia carry out a very precise diagnosis with the help of cutting-edge technology. They use Adonia, a device capable of determining the depth and casuistry of the blemish and therefore facilitating the most appropriate treatment according to the type of blemish.
The sun spots that appear especially on the face are distinguished mainly by being dark as they are a direct consequence of the overproduction of melanin.
Solar keratoses, also known as actinic keratoses, are scaly lesions that appear in relief on areas of skin that have been exposed to the sun for many years. Some solar keratoses can lead to skin cancer. It is very important to see a dermatologist at the first signs of this condition.
Our specialists in advanced dermatology treat solar keratosis with the Erbium-YAG laser or the CO2 laser. With these treatments, the blemished surface is completely exfoliated so that the lesion can then be removed. If this alteration presents a higher risk of malignancy (precancerous lesion) our specialists perform photodynamic therapy. This last treatment consists of the administration of a photosensitising agent which is combined with light therapy to eliminate the lesions.
