Hydroquinone has been a very popular treatment, however it can
irritate the skin.
Kojic acid, discovered in Japan in 1989, is a natural product
derived from fungi (mushroom). It is gentle on the skin and very
effective in treating skin discoloration. Penetrating upper skin
layers, it inhibits the formation of the pigment.
Alpha-hydroxy acids help to shed old cells faster, therefore they
will be helpful as well. By removing the outer skin cells, which are
usually darker, you will make your freckles or age spots lighter and
less visible.

“How can freckles be treated?

To treat freckles that are already present, several safe and effective
methods are available:
1. Bleaching creams -- Products containing hydroquinone and kojic acid
can be purchased without a prescription. Higher concentrations of
hydroquinone (over 2%) require a prescription. These products can
lighten freckles if they are applied consistently over a period of
months.
2. Tretinoin -- Sometimes used in conjunction with other bleaching
creams, tretinoin (vitamin A acid, Retin-A) also helps to make
freckles lighter when applied over a period of time.
3. Cryosurgery -- A light freeze with liquid nitrogen can be used to
treat freckles.
4. Laser treatment -- Several lasers, especially ones that produce a
green light, can lighten and eliminate freckles safely and
effectively. Like cryosurgery, this is a simple and safe procedure
with a high success rate and a low risk of scarring.

Are they freckles or liver (age) spots ?

Liver spots are flat brown-black spots that usually occur in sun-exposed areas of the body. They are also called age spots. They are unrelated to the liver or liver function.

Liver spots are changes in skin color associated with older skin. The increased pigmentation may be brought on by aging, exposure to sun or other forms of ultraviolet light, or other unknown causes.

Liver spots are extremely common after the age of 40. They occur most often on the backs of the hands, on the forearms, shoulder, face, and forehead, areas of highest sun exposure.

They are harmless and painless, but they may affect the cosmetic appearance. Occasionally, liver spots may obscure the diagnosis of skin cancers.

No treatment is needed in most cases. The cosmetic appearance of your skin may be improved by the use of skin bleaching lotions or creams.

I don't understand the difference between these and freckles.

Freckles are uneven deposits of skin pigmentation that are caused for sun exposure. How are they different?

It's NOT age spots! Age spots don't appear when you get a little sun tan and then go away when the tan does! Freckles do!

It's NOT age spots! Age spots don't appear when you get a little sun tan and then go away when the tan does! Freckles do!

I don't understand the difference between these and freckles.

Freckles are uneven deposits of skin pigmentation that are caused for sun exposure. How are they different?

It's NOT age spots! Age spots don't appear when you get a little sun tan and then go away when the tan does! Freckles do!

whew!!!

Thanks!

It's NOT age spots! Age spots don't appear when you get a little sun tan and then go away when the tan does! Freckles do!

I would just wait it out Carrie, the tans will fade and we will be back to our porcelain skinned selves!

I was using 50 spf sunblock this is not supposed to happen

Be careful....keep an eye on the large ones.

I'm going to go see a derm for a full body scan, I'm as fair as fair can be.

Yeah! Age spots are that shit Gorbachav has on his head rite?

I wanna pretext this comment by saying it's completely cheesy and stupid...

but everytime I see the thread title.."my freckles are back"...I start singing in my head...

"I'm bringin' freckles back...."



Thats all, carry on...