Prevention and treatment of moles on the skin
He added: In any case, it should be known that removing moles is possible. Brown or tan spots that appear on open areas of the skin are the result of years of exposure to the sun. Pigment producing cells become more active in these areas. While these spots are similar to moles, they are much larger and more irregular, and their color is darker and uneven. The size of these moles is 0.5 to 3 cm and sometimes larger.
He stated that it is a false belief that as one gets older, more skin spots are created and added: The general public believes that the existence of liver diseases causes these spots to occur in old or middle-aged people, but this is not the case.
Nilfrooshzadeh clarified: Age spots are the result of too much contact with the sun, and people who have been in constant contact with the sun in the past, get these spots sooner. As the age increases, the spots become darker and their treatment is only possible with laser.
In the end, he stated: Lasers that specifically affect pigments can cause clear improvement with very few side effects and are well accepted by the patient. To prevent more spots from appearing, you should protect your skin with sunscreen whenever you go outside or in front of the sun. Lightening products that contain hydroquinone may lighten existing spots, but this is less successful.