Treatment of Solar Lentigines in Caucasians (For Professionals)

About lentigo solaris (solar lentigo, lentigines):

• Occurs in sun exposed areas typically in individuals aged 50 and over
• Histologically, pigmentation is located in the epidermis, in the basal layer.  (Stratum basale)
• It is caused by an increased number of melanocytes who have a normal amount of melanin

Treatment options include:

• cryotherapy
• chemical peels

Solar lentigines need to be distinguished from solar hyperpigmentation :

• It occurs in light skinned individuals
• It is most common after 50 years old
• It is difficult to treat

Contributors:

Dr Christophe HSU – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland

Source of Information: 2012 (09) – Placek W. 21st Annual Congress of the EADV (European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology) – Prague (Praha), Czech Republic (česká republika)