Facial spots may be related to freckles, chloasma, age spots, etc. After clarifying the cause, general treatment, medication, physical therapy and surgery can be considered for removal.
1. Freckles: there is a certain genetic factor, and the risk of light-colored skin development will increase. Excessive exposure to sunlight should be avoided, and it can be spot-coated with trichloroacetic acid solution or phenol, or treated with intense pulsed light or laser.
2. Chloasma: Melanin metabolism disorder caused by sex hormone changes, ultraviolet radiation and other factors, resulting in hyperpigmentation. Patients should pay attention to sun protection. 2%~5% hydroquinone cream, 15%~20% azelaic acid cream and other medicines can be used externally, and vitamin C, tranexamic acid and so on can also be taken orally; laser and intense pulse light treatment can also be used.
3. Age spots: that is, seborrheic keratosis, is a kind of benign tumor of the skin, which may be related to age, sun exposure and other factors. Generally no treatment is needed. Patients with cosmetic needs can use drugs such as topical retinoic acid; cryotherapy, laser treatment, etc. can also be considered, and surgical excision can be performed if necessary.
The above drugs need to be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, facial spots can also be seen in other causes, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, improve the relevant examination, standardized treatment.