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What Causes Age Spots?

   The Sun is the major cause of Age Spots
   Lasers are used to treat age spots

The Sun. Those brown spots on your nose come from being out in the sun unprotected too long. As we age our skin is subjected to more and more sun damage. Our skin has melanin pigment which absorbs sunlight and helps naturally protect our skin from UV rays. However as we age, our skin's natural ability to fend off UV rays from the sun begins to deteriorate, and we see the development of age spots. Age spots can be effectively treated with lasers.

For more information see: How Can I Remove Age Spots?, Laser Treatment for Age Spots, & Choosing a Doctor






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Last Modified: October 22, 2007

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The information contained in the above article is purely for educational purposes and is not intended to provide any medical advice. Always consult with your physician before having any medical procedure performed.