Freckles

What are freckles?

• Freckles are pale brown spots less than 5 mm in diameter with poorly defined margins.
• They are first noticed during childhood and are common in fair-skinned individuals.
• Usually occurring on the face, they darken on sun exposure.
• They are caused by an increased amount of melanin in the pigment cells. The number  of pigment cells is normal.

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How are freckles treated?

• Avoidance of sunlight exposure will help to reduce pigmentation.
• One should avoid the sun as much as possible and use sunscreen regularly.
• The sunscreen should have a SPF (sun protection factor) of greater than 15.
• Camouflage make-up may be used.
• Freckles may sometimes respond to chemical peels and laser ablation.

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