Freckles, also called Ephelis are small brown macules that mostly occur on the sun-exposed area of the skin like the face, neck, shoulders, and backs of the hands. They become prominent during the summer when exposed to sunlight and subside, partially or completely, during the winter when there is no exposure.
Freckles are most common cutaneous pigmented lesions. They occur in early adolescence, but lose their prevalence with age. They become equally distributed, and are relatively uniform in size and color. Histopathology shows freckles as epidermal hypermelanosis. Freckles are harmless and treatments are often requested for cosmetic purposes.
Although most of the freckles are harmless and no further treatment is required, some of you might be wondering how to get rid of freckles fast. There are several ways to get rid of freckle. If your freckles are less, you can make it invisible by covering up with makeups. But if they are more and really annoying you, there are several freckle removal creams, non-invasive, minimally invasive and natural methods.
Does Tanning Cause Freckles?
Yes, tanning can make your freckles look worse. Excessive exposure to radiation either by tanning or sun exposure will cause your freckles get worse. It is the reason why they usually appear darker during summer months and lighten during winter.
It is always wise to visit a dermatologist before you plan for freckle removal. Online papers and research suggest that people with freckles may have greater tendency to develop cancer. So you should always get checked by a dermatologist to make sure that there is no any pre-cancerous lesion that might resemble like freckles.
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