How to treat senile plaques

Jul 11, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have developed many age spots on my face, which make me look tired and unhealthy. I would like to know, how can age spots be treated effectively?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The main treatments for senile freckles include the following methods: 1. Q-switched laser therapy: Utilizes high-energy laser to precisely target senile freckles, causing them to instantly break apart into tiny particles which are then metabolized by the body. Multiple treatments may be required to achieve optimal results, and the cost is relatively high. 2. Ultra-pulse carbon dioxide laser therapy: Uses high-energy carbon dioxide laser to vaporize and carbonize senile freckles, allowing them to fall off quickly. However, this method may leave scars or cause post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. 3. Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy: Applies intense pulsed light to the freckles, generating both photothermal and photochemical effects that destroy melanocytes, thus removing the senile freckles. 4. Cryotherapy: Treats senile freckles with low temperatures using refrigerants such as liquid nitrogen, causing the freckles to gradually fall off. Multiple sessions may be needed for optimal results, and side effects such as pain and hyperpigmentation may occur. 5. Photorejuvenation: Uses broad-spectrum colored light to target deep skin pigmentation, effectively breaking down spots and removing senile freckles. This method is relatively expensive, but the results are often significant. 6. Light therapy: Utilizes pulsed light or intense pulsed light technology to improve uneven skin tone.