What are Freckles:-
Facial freckles are the small brown spots on the skin which often gets in the area which is exposed to the sun more prominently, facial freckles are generally harmless. Facial freckles are the multiples spots which can develop on sun exposure and are flat, brown circular, biege spots. This is commonly seen in the people with fair complexion, this can also seen in the children that are at 1 to 2 years of age.
Most of the facial freckels are uniform in colour but it can vary they might be of reddish yellow, light brown or black colour. Freckles are basically darker than the surrounding skin. Facial freckles can become more darker when exposed to Sun and lightens down in the winter season. Freckles generally caused due to increase in the amount of melanin, melanin is a dark pigment, and it can increase the total number of the pigment producing cells that are called as melanocytes, The word freckle comes from the Middle English freken, which, in turn, came from the Old Norse freknur, meaning "freckled." (Some speakers of Old English and Old Norse must have had a tendency to develop freckles).
Freckles vs lentigines:-
Ephelides- This is a Greek word and is a medical term for freckles, this refers to 1 mm - 2 mm flot spots that are slightly reddish and tan, these generally appear during the Sunny month's. These are most commonly found in the people with light complexion they are hereditary trait, Sun avoidance and sun protection, including the regular use of sunscreen, help to suppress the appearance of the freckles. This can appear to anyone who does not protect themselves from the harmful UV rays.
Lentigines- This is a term which is generally used for certain type of large pigment its parts which is most commonly present on the site of previous Sun damage or sunburn, lentigines are more darker than the common frackles and it does not fade during the winter season, the number of melanocytes and melanosomes are normal in appearance, although these are the part of certain rare genetic syndromes these are just isolated and unimportant spots.
Causes of Freckles:-
Freckles are developed as a result of combination of Sun exposure and genetic predisposition. The sun emits ultraviolet UV rays which when absorbed by the skin increases the production of melanin pigment. People with light colour eyes and fair skin complexion are especially more susceptible to the damage of UV rays and are more likely to develop freckles.
What increases freckles:-
Freckles is not only a cause of sunlight but the credit goes to both the natural environment and the genetics, the risk of burning can increase the incidence of freckles. People whose skin produces pheomelanin are at more risk of developing freckles because they aren't protected from the UV radiations and tend to have.
- Red & blonde hair
- Light skin
- Freckles
- Poorly taning skin
Treatment of Freckles:-
Freckles are rarely treated, but there are some expensive methods that are available to lighten or to reduce the appearance of Freckles, multiple aur combination of treatments can be required for the bus results.
1) Bleaching or fading creams- Products that contains hydroquinone and kojic acid can be used as a fading cream for Freckles, these products can help to lighten down the Freckles if they are applied consistently for certain months. Bleaching or fading creams are the most effective when in combination with some protection and avoidance of direct sunlight.
2) Cryosurgery- The light freeze with the liquid nitrogen can be used to treat some of the types of freckles, not every spots can be treated from this type of therapy but it has been turned out to be a really effective treatment of freckles.
3) Laser treatment- Multiple type of laser treatment can help to lighten and decrease the appearance of freckles effectively. This is a simple and safe procedure with high success rate it also has low risk of scarring and skin discoloration.
4) Retinoids- Retinoids can also used with other bleaching creams this can help to lighten freckles if it is applied consistently over a period of several months.
Prevention of Freckles:-
Since it can be caused by genetic component the main prevention methods is to avoid sun. Sun protection and avoidance can include -
- Use of sunscreen with spf 50
- Wide brimmed hats can be used to avoid the sunlight hitting the face
- Use of Sun protective clothing such as Long pants and long shirts
- Avoid going out in peak sun hours from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Staying indoors if you are infected to UV rays
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