Freckles & Brown Spots
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Doctor Eric Bernstein, MD, is a nationally recognized dermatologist. His office is located in Bryn Mawr, next to Philadelphia, Radnor, Villanova, Devon, Gladwyne, Ardmore, Haverford, Wynnewood, Narbeth, Rosemont, Penn Valley, Elkins Park, and New Hope. |
Removing Freckles and other Brown Spots
We all know that we get freckles from being
in the sun. In
addition to freckles, larger brown spots such as solar lentigos
can also come from long-term sun exposure. These are larger,
brown spots that typically occur in sun-exposed sites. Before
embarking on laser treatment, it is important to have an examination
by your dermatologist to ensure that there are no brown spots that
require attention. Brown spots often occur on the face,
chest, arms and hands. People get lots of brown spots on
their hands from driving in the car. You will find that
if you keep one hand at the top of the wheel that this hand has
more brown spots than the other hand. Brown spots are often
removed on the first treatment using special types of lasers called
Q-Switched lasers. These lasers administer an extremely
short energy pulse of light that destroys the brown spot. Once
treated, the areas of brown spots form a little scale or a scab. This
usually resolves in a period of approximately seven to ten days.
 
A solar lentigos before treatment (left, note that a sample has
been taken from the center by a dermatologist to ensure that it
does not need other treatment) and after (right) a single laser
treatment.
 
The untreated right hand (left panel) and treated right hand (right
panel) of a person with sun-damage resulting in numerous freckles. For more information regarding freckles and brown spots, click here.
To answer your specific questions or schedule a consultation, call Dr. Bernstein today at 610-581-7400. |
