Banishing brown spots: FAQs about expert treatment of pigmentation problems
True facial brown spots are not dangerous but can wreak havoc on your self-esteem. Just because you have exhausted OTC creams and home remedies may have produced skin irritation and other problems you didn’t have before doesn’t mean treatment for these pesky freckles and spots is fruitless. On the contrary, our providers at ShadeTree Dermatology have a number of safe and proven ways to remove facial brown spots and correct other pigmentation concerns in the Cocoa Beach – Rockledge, Florida area.
Why do I have brown spots?
Every person has melanin, which gives your skin, eyes, and hair their color. Special cells called melanocytes produce these natural pigments. When exposed to UV radiation from the sun, melanocytes respond by producing more melanin. The increase in melanin results in darker skin and highly concentrated areas of skin pigment that appear as brown spots such as freckles and “age” spots.
How do you treat brown spots?
Well, we must first evaluate your skin to determine the true nature of the dark area or splotch that looks different from the surrounding tissue. Often, skin conditions look similar. They produce the same types of symptoms and “signs.” So, it is essential for a specialist like Dr. Johnson to regularly examine your skin and rule out potentially serious problems that can also appear as dark spots, such as skin cancers.
Do any creams actually work to fade spots?
Our team works as true partners with patients. We can advise on skincare regimens that actually work to fade your spots and keep your skin healthy and glowing. As a specialty provider, our offices also have access to a wide range of topicals and other medications that are clinically proven to be safe and effective at addressing pigment challenges and other concerns. So, medical-grade products and a healthy skincare routine may be integrated into your treatment plan.
What therapies may be best?
Depending on the nature and how “stubborn” your spots may be, office treatments can be appropriate and make a world of difference to finally put pigmented areas behind you. These options include chemical peels, among the most versatile and inclusive of treatments. Different types of solutions may be matched to the severity of your spots, as well as to your skin tone, texture, and condition. The solution goes to work to gently remove the outermost layers of skin. Think of this as a healthy process whereby the damaged, pigmented layers make way for fresh, spot-free layers of new skin underneath. Of course, due to our considerable onsite capabilities, we can also resurface the skin with laser technology. It’s a highly targeted way to break up the cells responsible for highly pigmented areas of the skin.
Don’t “sit” in a new spot! Have it checked out right away by our expert team at ShadeTree Dermatology. Call (321) 200-0346 today to schedule your skin exam at our office in Cocoa Beach or Rockledge, FL.
