As you get older, you may begin to notice rough, scaly spots appearing on your hands, arms, or face. These spots are called actinic keratoses, but they're commonly known as sunspots or age spots. Actinic keratoses usually develop in areas that've been damaged by years of sun exposure.
How do you get rid of scaly age spots?
Here are some in-office medical treatment options for age spots.
- Laser and intense pulsed light therapy. These treatments help destroy melanin-making cells (the cells that color age spots) without harming the surface of the skin. ...
- Freezing (cryotherapy) ...
- Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion. ...
- Chemical peel. ...
- Ekstata.
What do crusty age spots look like?
Seborrheic keratoses are usually brown, black or light tan. The growths look waxy, scaly and slightly raised. They usually appear on the head, neck, chest or back.
