Freckles Removal

Freckles, also known as ephelides, are 2 mm to 4 mm tan, discrete specks or spots which develop over Sun-exposed surfaces, particularly the cheeks and nose. They are most common in fair-skinned individuals. Microscopically, the freckle is distinguished by increased melanin production. They are first noticed during childhood and are common in fair-skinned individuals. Usually occurring on the face, they darken on sun Exposure. Freckles vary in color -- they may be red, yellow, tan, light-brown, brown, or black -- but they are always darker than the skin. Predisposition to freckles is genetic, though exposure to sunlight is a Factor in how many appear. The gene for freckling is related to the presence of red hair. Larger flat brown spots on the face and hands arising in Middle age also result from sun damage exposure. Unlike freckles, they tend to persist for long periods and don`t disappear in the winter (though they may fade). If the brown marks are scaly, they may be solar keratoses (sun damage) or seborrhoeic keratoses (senile warts). These are usually treated by cryotherapy.