10 Common Skin Conditions Caused by Sun Exposure

Caused by overexposure to the sun, age spots are brown markings that appear on skin areas including the face, arms, hands and other body areas. As we age, the spots become more prevalent.

According to agespots.net, “As we age, our skin’s natural ability to fend off UV rays from the sun begins to deteriorate, and as a result, we see the development of age spots.”

Symptoms:
- Brown or gray pigmentation of the skin
- The pigmentation is flat on skin and in a circular or oval shape
- Age spots appear on skin that is exposed the most to the sun such as the face, hands, feet, shoulders, back and arms

Treatment:
- Age spots are not harmful, but if you are not certain that your pigmentations are age spots, it is important to visit a doctor to make sure they are not cancerous
- To reduce pigmentation of age spots, you can use bleaching or fade creams, get laser surgery or apply alpha hydroxy lotion