{"id":19397,"date":"2024-11-13T19:28:34","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T17:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/?page_id=19397"},"modified":"2026-06-25T16:44:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:44:21","slug":"sunspots","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/besoins\/peau-et-cheveux\/taches-de-soleil\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun spots"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>SUNSPOTS OR AGE SPOTS<\/h1>\n<h2>Qu&rsquo;est-ce que les taches de soleil ?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Age spots, also called solar lentigines, are flat, round pigmentation marks with well-defined edges, mainly appearing on sun-exposed skin such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/needs\/face\/\" target=\"_self\">face<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/needs\/body\/hands\/\" target=\"_self\">hands<\/a>, arms and shoulders. They appear as small brownish or black spots, often confused with moles although their origin is very different. <br>They are localised deposits of melanin, the pigment giving skin its colour. Pigment is superficial, within the epidermis. Colour may be light (pale beige) or darker. Their number increases over time, often accompanied by hypopigmented (lighter) spots called actinic hypomelanosis.<br>These spots are generally harmless and appear as skin ages or after prolonged <a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/sun-exposure-advice\/\" target=\"_self\">sun<\/a> exposure. However, they can cause aesthetic discomfort, prompting many people to seek solutions to reduce or remove them.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/belle-peau-249x300.webp\" alt=\"photo of beautiful skin after laser resurfacing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/belle-peau-249x300.webp 249w, https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/belle-peau-10x12.webp 10w, https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/belle-peau.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/contact-doctor-romano-valeria\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBook an appointment<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\t\tContents\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>Key points<\/h2>\n<h3>Age spot treatment in Geneva<\/h3>\n<p>Les taches de vieillesse, \u00e9galement appel\u00e9es lentigos solaires, sont des taches brunes qui apparaissent avec l&rsquo;\u00e2ge et l&rsquo;exposition au soleil. Ces taches pigmentaires, souvent localis\u00e9es sur le visage, les mains et le d\u00e9collet\u00e9, peuvent ternir l&rsquo;\u00e9clat de la peau et donner une impression de vieillissement. Il existe des solutions efficaces pour\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">reduce or remove age spots. Laser is the most effective treatment .<br>Even, radiant and rejuvenated skin can be restored through personalised treatments targeting lentigines and signs of ageing.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/teint-gris-coup-eclat-768x486.webp\" alt=\"photo medical face lift Geneva Switzerland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/teint-gris-coup-eclat-768x486.webp 768w, https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/teint-gris-coup-eclat-300x190.webp 300w, https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/teint-gris-coup-eclat-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/teint-gris-coup-eclat.webp 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>What causes age or sun spots ?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The main cause of age spots is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or sunbeds. UV damages melanocytes, the skin cells producing melanin, the pigment giving skin its colour. Dysregulated melanocytes start producing more melanin. Over time, excessive UV exposure causes pigment accumulation and brown spots.<br>Other factors can also contribute :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Natural skin ageing : with age, skin cell regeneration slows. A sign of skin ageing, lentigines are thought to affect 90 % of people over 70.<\/li>\n<li>L&rsquo;h\u00e9r\u00e9dit\u00e9.<\/li>\n<li>Phototype : phototypes 1-2-3 are most affected.<\/li>\n<li>Skincare : insufficient sun protection and unsuitable cosmetic products can accentuate this concern.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Do brown spots disappear ? <\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, melanin deposits do not disappear spontaneously. It is important to understand that current techniques can eliminate the pigment but not regulate melanocyte activity \u2014 recurrence is therefore common.\nIt is recommended to avoid sun exposure to prevent the reappearance of these pigmentations. In fact, the sun is the main cause of skin aging and skin cancers.<\/p>\n<h2>When should age spots be treated ?<\/h2>\n<p>Age spots should be treated when aesthetically bothersome or showing unusual changes. Some pigmented lesions resembling simple spots can represent more serious conditions, such as melanoma. Consulting a doctor is recommended if a spot changes colour, shape or size, or starts itching, bleeding or becoming painful.<\/p>\n<h2>What treatments are available for age spots ?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Several medical treatments reduce or remove age spots. <br>Fractional laser acts directly on pigment, fragmenting melanin without damaging surrounding tissues. <br>Chemical <a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/solutions\/peels\/\">peels<\/a> use acid solutions to exfoliate skin and gradually reduce pigmentation. <br>Cryotherapy freezes the spot with liquid nitrogen to destroy it. <br>Depigmenting creams can lighten spots using ingredients such as hydroquinone or retinoids.<br>According to Dr Romano, laser is the most effective and best-tolerated treatment ; it is the only technique she uses for this indication.<\/p>\n<h2>Age spots : how can brown spots be removed ? <\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Many patients want pigmentation spots removed.<br>This request is exclusively aesthetic, but pigmentation should be monitored to ensure no malignant changes. Lentigines are not precancerous lesions, but skin cancer can occur anywhere, even on a spot.<br>Several aesthetic medical techniques can<strong> remove sun spots.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Which laser removes lentigines ?<\/h2>\n<p>Several laser types can be used :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Q-switch lasers, which fragment pigment for gradual elimination by the body.<\/li>\n<li>Alexandrite laser, which works through photothermolysis by burning pigment.<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/solutions\/lasers\/fraxel-co2-laser\/\">Ablative lasers<\/a>, which remove the thin superficial skin layer containing pigment. Dr Romano favours this approach because it is effective with limited trauma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One session is generally sufficient. Slight redness may remain at the spot for around a week after treatment.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/laser-relachement-cou-768x513.webp\" alt=\"photograph of laser for neck laxity\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/laser-relachement-cou-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/laser-relachement-cou-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/laser-relachement-cou-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/laser-relachement-cou-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/laser-relachement-cou-2048x1367.webp 2048w, https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/laser-relachement-cou-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>What happens during an ablative laser session<\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Ablative laser treatment is performed in the medical practice. The area is first disinfected and, if needed, anaesthetic cream is applied for comfort. The laser beam then targets the pigment, which is progressively vaporised.<br>Treatment duration depends on spot number and area size ; removing one spot generally takes only a minute.<br>Slight redness and swelling may appear immediately afterwards, resembling mild sunburn. These reactions are normal and resolve within a few days. A soothing cream is applied at the end of treatment.<\/p>\n<h2>Instructions before ablative laser treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Before ablative laser treatment for age or sun spots, certain precautions are essential to prepare the skin and limit complications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00c9viter toute exposition aux UV : il est recommand\u00e9 de prot\u00e9ger la peau du soleil et d&rsquo;\u00e9viter les cabines de bronzage pendant les deux \u00e0 quatre semaines pr\u00e9c\u00e9dant la s\u00e9ance, en appliquant quotidiennement un \u00e9cran solaire SPF 50+.<\/li>\n<li>Suspendre certains traitements cutan\u00e9s : l&rsquo;utilisation de r\u00e9tino\u00efdes, d&rsquo;acides glycoliques, d\u2019hydroquinone ou de tout autre produit irritant doit \u00eatre interrompue au moins une semaine avant la s\u00e9ance afin d\u2019\u00e9viter une hypersensibilisation de la peau.<\/li>\n<li>Tell your doctor about your treatments : certain medicines or supplements can increase sun sensitivity (antibiotics, oral retinoids, etc.). Reporting them allows laser settings to be adapted and adverse reactions prevented.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce or stop smoking : if possible, stopping a few days before the session is recommended because smoking can slow healing and increase complication risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions after ablative laser treatment<\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">After ablative laser treatment, the skin needs specific care for proper healing and to avoid complications. <br>\u2022 Apply soothing cream : immediately afterwards, a healing or soothing cream (generally containing panthenol or hyaluronic acid) will be prescribed to accelerate healing. Apply it several times daily.<br>\u2022 Avoid sun exposure : direct sunlight must be avoided for at least four weeks after treatment. Outdoors, use broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF (50+). This prevents post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation risks.<br>\u2022 Do not pick scabs : scabs may form after treatment. Do not scratch or remove them, as this can cause scars or infection. They will fall off naturally within days.<br>\u2022 Cleanse gently : use gentle, alcohol-free and fragrance-free cleansers on the treated area. Avoid exfoliants or scrubs during healing, generally 7 to 10 days.<br>\u2022 Seek advice for reactions : consult your doctor for persistent redness, swelling or infection signs (pus, intense pain, warmth).<\/p>\n<h2>Before\/after results of sun spot treatment <\/h2>\n<p>Results depend on the chosen treatment. Laser often removes spots in one or two sessions, while peels require several for a similar result. In both cases, skin gradually becomes more even, radiant and uniform. Strictly following sun protection instructions afterwards is essential to prevent recurrence.<\/p>\n<h2>How much does brown spot removal cost ?<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"299\" class=\"translation-block\">Sun spots, or lentigines, can be effectively reduced through medical treatments performed in the Geneva practice. Sessions start at CHF 300, whether a peel or pigmentation laser.<br>Technique selection depends on lesion location, age and skin type. Session number is adapted to the observed clinical response.<\/p>\n<h2>Sun spot treatment reviews<\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Patients choosing ablative laser to reduce age or sun spots are generally very satisfied with results. <br>They describe noticeably clearer, more even complexions after only one session. Some mention slight discomfort or temporary redness, but these side effects are generally well tolerated and resolve quickly . Treatment is considered effective for younger, brighter skin and particularly appreciated for its minimally invasive nature.<br>Quick results and relatively short recovery make it a preferred treatment for patients seeking a lasting, effective aesthetic solution for age spots.<\/p>\n<h2>What natural solutions are available for age spots ?<\/h2>\n<p>Some natural remedies can slightly reduce age spot appearance, although they do not replace targeted aesthetic treatments. Aloe vera gel, valued for soothing and regenerative properties, may improve skin appearance and gradually fade pigmentation spots.<\/p>\n<h2>Medical references on  sun spots<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rdq7ey\" data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"1033\">Sun spots, or solar lentigines, appear after repeated UV exposure gradually alters skin pigmentation activity, a phenomenon studied in publications from <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/journal\/16000781\"><strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1032\">Photodermatology, Photoimmunology &amp; Photomedicine Journal<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uj1hwd\" data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1267\">Skin photoageing combines pigmentation and structural changes associated with chronic UV effects on skin cells, mechanisms extensively documented by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jidonline.org\/\"><strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1266\">The Journal of Investigative Dermatology<\/strong>.<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8ourh5\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1502\">Medical assessment of a pigmented spot is essential to distinguish benign lesions from changes needing specific monitoring, an approach supported by research from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/\"><strong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1501\">The Skin Cancer Foundation<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mpxz91\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1739\">Medical treatments for solar lentigines rely on precise understanding of melanin and skin tissue responses to different technologies, a subject studied in <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/journal\/10969101\"><strong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1738\">Lasers in Surgery and Medicine<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1f2accv\" data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1944\">In Switzerland, medical devices used for dermatological and aesthetic treatments must meet strict quality and safety requirements defined by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissmedic.ch\/\"><strong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1943\">Swissmedic<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jfzt6k\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2167\">Scientific understanding of UV radiation's biological effects and skin health is deepened by research from<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icnirp.org\/\"> <strong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2166\">The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about age spots in Geneva <\/h2>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1100\" open>\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1100\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t How can you tell whether a brown spot is cancerous ?<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To identify a suspicious spot, follow the ABCDE rule :<br>\u2022 Asymmetry : one half differs from the other.<br>\u2022 Border irregularity : edges are blurred, irregular or notched.<br>\u2022 Colour : the spot has several shades (brown, black, red, white).<br>\u2022 Diameter : a size greater than 6 mm may be suspicious.<br>\u2022 Evolution : any rapid change in size, shape or colour should raise concern.<br>If in doubt, consulting a dermatologist for a precise diagnosis is essential.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1101\" >\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1101\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t How can an age spot be recognised ?<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<p>Age spots, also called solar lentigines, are flat, brown to black marks appearing mainly in sun-exposed areas (face, hands, d\u00e9colletage). They are regular, painless and do not rapidly change shape or colour.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1102\" >\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1102\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t  What is the difference between age spots and skin cancer ?<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<p>Age spots are benign and stable over time. They have defined edges, uniform colour and do not evolve rapidly. A cancerous spot, such as melanoma, has irregular edges, colour changes and rapid progression. If in doubt, medical consultation is essential.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1103\" >\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1103\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t Les taches de vieillesse peuvent-elles \u00e9voluer ou s&rsquo;aggraver avec le temps ?<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, age spots can darken or increase in number over time, particularly with excessive sun exposure. However, they do not become cancerous. If a spot suddenly changes appearance, consulting a dermatologist is recommended.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1104\" >\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1104\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t Can age spots develop in areas not exposed to the sun ?<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<p>Age spots generally appear mainly on frequently sun-exposed areas. However, natural skin ageing can sometimes cause spots in less exposed areas, although this is rarer. Good sun protection limits their development.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To identify a suspicious spot, follow the ABCDE rule :<br>\u2022 Asymmetry : one half differs from the other.<br>\u2022 Border irregularity : edges are blurred, irregular or notched.<br>\u2022 Colour : the spot has several shades (brown, black, red, white).<br>\u2022 Diameter : a size greater than 6 mm may be suspicious.<br>\u2022 Evolution : any rapid change in size, shape or colour should raise concern.<br>If in doubt, consulting a dermatologist for a precise diagnosis is essential.<\/p>\n<p>Age spots, also called solar lentigines, are flat, brown to black marks appearing mainly in sun-exposed areas (face, hands, d\u00e9colletage). They are regular, painless and do not rapidly change shape or colour.<\/p>\n<p>Age spots are benign and stable over time. They have defined edges, uniform colour and do not evolve rapidly. A cancerous spot, such as melanoma, has irregular edges, colour changes and rapid progression. If in doubt, medical consultation is essential.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, age spots can darken or become more numerous over time, especially with excessive sun exposure. However, they do not turn into cancer. If a spot suddenly changes in appearance, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist.<\/p>\n<p>In general, age spots appear mainly on areas frequently exposed to the sun. However, natural skin aging can sometimes cause spots to appear on less exposed areas, although this is more rare. Good sun protection helps limit their appearance.<\/p>\n<h2>Other areas to be treated<\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/needs\/skin-and-hair\/alopecia\/\">Alopecia<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/needs\/skin-and-hair\/red-carpet\/\">Red Carpet<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/needs\/skin-and-hair\/skin-prevent\/\">Skin Prevent<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/needs\/skin-and-hair\/skin-restore\/\">Skin Restore<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/needs\/skin-and-hair\/skin-training\/\">Skin Training<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/asian-beauty\/korean-goddess-skin\/\">Korean goddess skin<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/needs\/skin-and-hair\/xanthelasma\/\">Xanthelasma<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/needs\/skin-and-hair\/scars\/\">Scars<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/needs\/skin-and-hair\/stretch-marks\/\">Stretch marks<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/needs\/skin-and-hair\/skin-pigmentation\/\">Pigmentation<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/needs\/skin-and-hair\/freckles\/\">Freckles<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/needs\/skin-and-hair\/melasma\/\">Melasma<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drromanovaleria.ch\/en\/needs\/skin-and-hair\/face-glow\/\">Radiance boost<\/a><\/h2>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TACHES DE SOLEIL OU DE VIEILLESSE Qu&rsquo;est-ce que les taches de soleil ? 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