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What Causes Freckles On Face?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Question: have brown spots on my skin, freckles.... have a sales job, even though have my car but still exposure to sun is there Please suggest a good sun block, some cream etc to reduce spots. Do i need to take any medication I want this to clear away as it looks very ugly and is increasing with time
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Sunblock needed Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. Freckles mostly happen on sun-exposed areas. Thus sun-block is needed. Sunscreen lotions can be tried of SPF greater than 40. You may try one of the following: neutrogena or lotus. You need to apply it every time you step out in sun. Apart from sunscreen, you need to wear clothes that cover your skin. Avoid mid-day sun. Stay in the shade. Medicines or medicinal creams are not very effective for freckles. Laser may be tried for the purpose after consultation with a dermatologist. Hope it helps. Dr Vaishalee
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What Causes Freckles On Face?

Brief Answer: Sunblock needed Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. Freckles mostly happen on sun-exposed areas. Thus sun-block is needed. Sunscreen lotions can be tried of SPF greater than 40. You may try one of the following: neutrogena or lotus. You need to apply it every time you step out in sun. Apart from sunscreen, you need to wear clothes that cover your skin. Avoid mid-day sun. Stay in the shade. Medicines or medicinal creams are not very effective for freckles. Laser may be tried for the purpose after consultation with a dermatologist. Hope it helps. Dr Vaishalee