Dr. Farah Aamir is a Skin Specialist USA Trained Cosmetic Dermatologist specializes in freckles treatment. For a consultation Book Your Appointment Call +92-42-35771133. The Dr. Farah's Skin Clinic is located in Gulberg-III, Ghalib Road, Lahore, Pakistan.
Freckles (also known as ephelides) are small flat brown spots that appear on sun-exposed skin, especially the freckles on face and arms. Freckles are inherited and become darker with consistent sun exposure. Ultraviolet rays from the sun activate pigment producing skin cells (melanocytes) to produce pigment (melanin). Increased melanin is manifested as dark or brown spots on the skin.
Although it is not medically necessary to treat freckles, patients often seek treatment for cosmetic reasons. Potential treatments include topical bleaching creams, topical retinoids, chemical peels, liquid nitrogen, and laser or pulsed light therapy and laser freckle treatment for best freckle removal treatment.
Although freckles themselves are harmless, it is important to distinguish between freckles and a type of skin cancer called melanoma. If you have freckles, you have a higher risk of melanoma. Also, if your freckles are growing or changing, it is important see your physician for a skin check.
