Victoria, what causes age spots?
A. We all start aging from the moment we’re born—and the sun is enemy number one. Everyone knows that tanning is dangerous, yet we all love that tanned appearance. Just look at the glamour magazines where models have that “Caribbean” complexion! Unfortunately, many young women ignore the danger of sun exposure and rush to tanning salons. Even if you’re careful, however, it’s nearly impossible to completely avoid pigmentation, since we all live under the sun every day. Therefore, it’s your doctor’s responsibility to let you know about it. Q. When do age spots typically show up? A. Most women over 40 years of age show signs of hyper-pigmentation, especially on their neck and hands, since they typically don’t use sun block in those areas. (If you drive a car, be aware that the left side of your face is more affected by the sun, and use your visor and sunscreen.) For younger people, age spots are practically undetectable, but that doesn’t mean they’re not there. Using cutting-edge technolo
