How can senile plaques be removed?
Disease description:
As people age, sunspots (lentigines) tend to appear on the face. I would like to know how to remove these age spots.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Senile spots, also known as seborrheic keratosis, can be removed through various methods. The following suggestions are provided:
1. Adjust dietary habits by reducing fat intake and consuming more foods rich in vitamin E and C, such as leafy vegetables and fruits. These foods have antioxidant properties that help reduce the formation of senile spots.
2. Medications such as retinoic acid and hydroquinone cream may be used. These promote epidermal cell renewal and inhibit melanin synthesis, thereby lightening the pigmented spots.
3. Laser therapy is a safe and effective method that uses intense pulsed light to directly target the deeper layers of the skin, breaking down and dispersing pigment particles to remove spots.
4. Cryotherapy is another viable option, which involves freezing the pigmented tissue at low temperatures to induce necrosis and subsequent elimination.
5. Regular exercise and healthy lifestyle habits, such as going to bed early, waking up early, and avoiding prolonged sun exposure, can also help prevent and reduce the occurrence of senile spots.
Please note that removing senile spots should be based on individual conditions and carried out under the guidance of a qualified physician to ensure safety and effectiveness.
