What Do Brown Spots on Your Skin Mean?

How your dermatologists in Santa Barbara, CA, can help with brown spots

When you look in the mirror, do you notice brown spots on your skin? If so, you may have had too much sun exposure. The effects of sun exposure accumulate over time, so your exposure when you were younger can take years to show up, and it may show up as brown spots.

The dermatologists at Kind Dermatology & Medical Spa in Santa Barbara, CA, provide a wide range of medical and cosmetic dermatology services, including treatment of brown spots.

Brown spots are caused by excess secretion of melanin, the substance which is responsible for skin color. Melanin is produced to help protect your skin from sun exposure. If you have too much sun exposure, a brown spot may form.

You are more likely to have brown spots if you:

• Are older, over the age of 40
• Have had excessive sun exposure
• Have fair skin
• Have a family history of brown spots

You can do a lot to prevent brown spots if you:

• Wear a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 daily
• Wear a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 if you have fair skin or plan to be out in the sun for long periods
• Wear a hat, sunglasses, and other protective clothing
• Avoid tanning booths

Brown spots can be effectively treated several different ways, including:

• Cryotherapy, to freeze the spot so it flakes off
• Eskata, to dry the spot so it flakes off
• Laser therapy, to target melanin pigment, so the spot fades

To read more detailed information about brown spots and brown spot treatment, please visit the Brown Spots section on the Kind Dermatology & Medical Spa website by clicking here.

To learn more about how to prevent brown spots and brown spot treatment, talk with the experts. Call the dermatologists at Kind Dermatology & Medical Spa in Santa Barbara, CA. You can reach them in the office by calling (805) 250-9891, so call today.