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Question: they appear like moles but they are increasing in number and size , on legs and hands also small black dots are there please,. Visited skin specialist and she said it is because of photo sensitive skin and recommended a procedure to burn them and also she said it can't be permanent solution if I don't apply sun screen lotion( sun ban) location daily thrice.
Could you please provide any natural home remedies for this problem? Will the cause of these black spots because of radiation we have cellphone towers just beside my flat
Could you please provide any natural home remedies for this problem? Will the cause of these black spots because of radiation we have cellphone towers just beside my flat
Brief Answer:
Upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
I have uploaded photos of affected areas
Brief Answer:
Seborrhoeic keratoses and its treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have reviewed the attached photographs and you are having seborrhoeic keratoses or age spots.
These are benign growths in the skin common in some individuals.
There occurence is not related to the radiation emitted from XXXXXXX towers.
In fact there is no specific reason for their occurence in some individuals and not in others.
Your doctor is right in saying that there is no permanent cure for them.
If you want to avoid any procedure for them I would recommend you to apply tretinoin 0.05 percent cream on these spots at bedtime along with application of sunscreen during the day time.
This will lighten them but treatment needs to be continued for atleast 5-6 months and under the supervision of the doctor.
As far as home remedies are concerned they are not very effective in the treatment of these seborrhoeic keratoses but you can try using apple cider vinegar or lemon juice on these growths once daily.
This will lead to formation of scabs which will fall off leaving behind lighter skin but the results of this treatment varies from person to person and is again required for a long time.
Seborrhoeic keratoses and its treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have reviewed the attached photographs and you are having seborrhoeic keratoses or age spots.
These are benign growths in the skin common in some individuals.
There occurence is not related to the radiation emitted from XXXXXXX towers.
In fact there is no specific reason for their occurence in some individuals and not in others.
Your doctor is right in saying that there is no permanent cure for them.
If you want to avoid any procedure for them I would recommend you to apply tretinoin 0.05 percent cream on these spots at bedtime along with application of sunscreen during the day time.
This will lighten them but treatment needs to be continued for atleast 5-6 months and under the supervision of the doctor.
As far as home remedies are concerned they are not very effective in the treatment of these seborrhoeic keratoses but you can try using apple cider vinegar or lemon juice on these growths once daily.
This will lead to formation of scabs which will fall off leaving behind lighter skin but the results of this treatment varies from person to person and is again required for a long time.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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