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What can be done to alleviate skin pigmentation issues, including freckles and sun-induced moles?

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Dr. Suvash Sahu

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Published At November 29, 2023
Reviewed AtDecember 11, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have very pigmented skin due to sun exposure, and the freckles on my skin are evolving into moles. I feel embarrassed to wear a bikini in the summer. Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Suvash Sahu

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understood your concern.

I have reviewed the pictures you attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), it seems you not only have freckles but also seborrheic keratosis. Freckles, or ephelis, are common in individuals who get sunburn easily and do not tan, whereas they are uncommon among people with dark skin. For seborrheic keratosis (brownish raised eruptions), I suggest you opt for radiofrequency cautery removal. To address freckles, you can use 30 % trichloroacetic acid cautery (TCA) or topical treatment with pigmentation removal cream containing Niacinamide and vitamin C applied nightly for 16 weeks. I also suggest you follow specific sun protection measures, such as:

  1. Avoiding sun exposure, especially between ten o'clock in the morning and four o'clock in afternoon.
  2. Seeking shade whenever possible.
  3. Wearing broad-brimmed hats and covering exposed areas.
  4. Applying sunscreen with SPF 50 every morning on your entire face and sun exposed areas, with reapplication every four hours.

I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Suvash Sahu
Dr. Suvash Sahu

Dermatology

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