Do Brown Spots Go Away?
Unlike Freckles, Which Are Common in Children and Fade with No Sun Exposure, Age Spots Don't Fade. How Do I Get Rid of Brown Spots on My Face? Age Spot...
Unlike freckles, which are common in children and fade with no sun exposure, age spots don't fade.
How do I get rid of brown spots on my face?
Age spot treatments include:
- Medications. Applying prescription bleaching creams (hydroquinone) alone or with retinoids (tretinoin) and a mild steroid might gradually fade the spots over several months. ...
- Laser and intense pulsed light. ...
- Freezing (cryotherapy). ...
- Dermabrasion. ...
- Microdermabrasion. ...
- Chemical peel.
How long does it take for brown spots to go away?
Once you stop what's causing the dark spots or patches, fading can take time. A spot that is a few shades darker than your natural skin color will usually fade within 6 to 12 months. If the color lies deep in your skin, however, fading can take years.