Everyone desires a clear and a blemish free face. While genes, age, sun exposure, diet and good skin care routine all play a role in achieving a blemish free skin, there are a few causes of brown spots on the face which could occur despite following the best skin care regime.
Here are listed a few causes and how to get rid of them.
1. Dermatosis Papillosa Nigra (DPN’S) – A big name for the tiny, warty outgrowths on the face. They are usually familial. They can be easily removed by a small procedure called as electrocautery.
Electrocautery is a simple procedure done to remove DPN's and age spots.
You can watch the procedure video on our YouTube channel here.
2. Melasma – It is a very commonly seen type of pigmentation. Can be associated with pregnancy, hypothyroidism, sunlight exposure and advancing age. Can be treated with sunscreens, lightening agents, chemical peels and microdermabrasion.
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3. Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation – This refers to the marks left behind by acne, eczemas or traumatic abrasions. It can be treated by a combination of lightening creams and deep chemical peels.
Are chemical peels safe for your skin? Read here.
4. Freckles – These are the brown spots, which occur on exposure to sunlight. While sunscreens form the mainstay of treatment, the existing freckles can be easily removed by a procedure called radiofrequency ablation.
Watch how radiofrequency removal of freckles is done on our YouTube channel here
5. Age spots/ Seborrhoeic keratosis – These are brownish to black spots, which appear stuck on to the skin seen with advancing age. These can be removed by radiofrequency ablation.