How to remove age spots

Generally speaking, "lentigo senilis" refers to senile lentigo. Senile lentigo may be caused by factors such as skin aging, ultraviolet radiation, endocrine disorders, seborrheic keratosis, diabetes, and others. It can be treated under a doctor's guidance using general treatments, photorejuvenation, laser spot removal, chemical peels, medication, and other methods. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Skin Aging

With aging, the regenerative capacity of skin cells weakens, the stratum corneum thickens, and skin elasticity decreases, leading to pigment metabolism disorders and the formation of pigmented spots, causing senile lentigo. In daily life, maintaining skin cleanliness and avoiding excessive friction and squeezing are important. Under the guidance of professional doctors, photorejuvenation can be performed, using intense pulsed light technology. Specific wavelengths of light penetrate the skin surface and act on deeper skin tissues, stimulating collagen regeneration, promoting skin metabolism, and simultaneously breaking down pigment particles to improve skin pigmentation and reduce the appearance of age spots. The reference price ranges from 3,000 to 6,000 yuan per session, and improvement can generally be seen within 1-2 weeks, although side effects such as dry skin, burns, infections, or allergic reactions may occur.

2. Ultraviolet Radiation

Long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays allows UV radiation to penetrate the skin surface, damaging skin cells, promoting melanocyte proliferation and pigment deposition, thereby forming age spots. Strengthening sun protection measures in daily life, such as using sunscreen and umbrellas, is recommended. Laser spot removal under the guidance of a professional doctor is suggested, using high-energy laser beams precisely targeted at pigment particles in the skin. The laser instantly breaks apart the pigment particles, which are then engulfed by macrophages and metabolized out of the body, effectively removing age spots. The reference price ranges from 200 to 5,000 yuan per session, and improvement is usually seen within 2-3 weeks, although symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain may occur.

3. Endocrine Disorders

As people age, the endocrine system gradually becomes imbalanced. Hormonal fluctuations caused by endocrine disorders affect skin pigment metabolism, leading to the formation of age spots. Maintaining a regular lifestyle and avoiding staying up late are important. Chemical peels guided by a professional doctor can be considered, involving the application of fruit acids at certain concentrations on the skin surface to promote exfoliation of the stratum corneum, accelerate skin cell renewal, and stimulate the proliferation of collagen and elastic fibers, improving skin texture and pigmentation, and helping to fade age spots. The reference price ranges from 1,000 to 2,000 yuan per session, and improvement is generally seen within 7-15 days, although side effects such as infections or pigmentation may occur.

4. Seborrheic Keratosis

Seborrheic keratosis is a benign epidermal proliferative disease associated with skin aging, genetic factors, and others. This condition can lead to abnormal skin cell proliferation and pigment deposition, resulting in age spots. Symptoms may include skin lesions, well-defined patches, or flat papules. Patients should follow medical advice and use medications such as imiquimod cream, salicylic acid ointment, tretinoin cream, etc., for treatment.

5. Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease. Long-term hyperglycemia can damage skin microvessels and nerves, affecting nutrient supply and metabolism in the skin, leading to pigmentation and the formation of age spots. Symptoms may include itching, increased thirst, frequent urination, and weight loss. Patients should follow medical advice and use medications such as glibenclamide tablets, metformin hydrochloride tablets, acarbose tablets, etc., for treatment.

It is recommended to visit a reputable hospital and undergo procedures under the guidance of a professional doctor to ensure effectiveness and safety. To prevent and improve age spots, proper skin care should be emphasized in daily life, avoiding prolonged exposure to strong UV radiation, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits and a balanced diet, and reducing harmful effects on the skin.