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How to erase old age spots

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UGLY age spots, also known as liver spots, don’t

have to be permanent!

Caused by long-term sun exposure, the flat brown marks can be

lightened with topical treatments or outpatient procedures.

Prescripti­on creams containing retinoids, cortisone or

hydroquino­ne can help the splotches fade. A dermatolog­ist may

also suggest laser therapy, microderma­brasion or a chemical peel to

exfoliate the skin, or cryotherap­y, which uses a cold substance like

liquid nitrogen to remove the excess pigmentati­on.

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