Age spots can develop for a number of reasons, but you don’t have to live with this problem forever. While you’ll get the best results from seeing a professional for age spot treatment, there are steps you can take at home to reduce the odds of developing them, as well as to get rid of those that have already appeared.

Age Spot Treatments: 3 Ways to Prevent & Remove Them

1. Use Concealer

If you want the best results, you should see a skin surgeon and ask about having your age spots professionally removed. In the meantime, if you’re self-conscious about the impact they have on your appearance, concealer is effective at hiding them for short periods of time.

2. Wear Sunscreen

Wearing sunscreen limits your odds of developing age spots, and it ensures any you already have don’t get any darker. Just make sure to wear sunscreen any time you’ll be outdoors for an hour or more. This is important even on cloudy days, as the sun’s UV rays can actually penetrate cloud cover. You should also limit your exposure to the sun, wearing clothes that cover up your body and spending time in the shade whenever possible.

3. Apply Lemon

Lemon contains acids that, in some instances, can lighten age spots. For this remedy, all you have to do is slice up some lemon and hold the slices against your age spots for about 15 minutes a day, every day. Pay attention to their color and see if any changes develop.

These temporary fixes will limit the problem, but if you have age spots, it’s important to see a doctor. They’ll remove them permanently and make sure they’re not indicative of other issues.

Offering everything from age spot treatments to scar removal, skin surgeon Lauren A. Daman, MD, PC, in Hartford and Simsbury, CT, will make sure your skin looks its best. To learn more about what she can do for you, call the office at (860) 246-3533. You can also visit her online for an in-depth look at the services offered.