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What is Freckles? How to manage it? What are the precautions to be taken? What are the signs and symptoms? What is the cause of this disease? How to treat it? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!

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What is a freckle?

Freckles are flat, round, dark colored clusters of concentrated melanin that range in size from about 2mm to 4mm.

Freckles are result of pigments perception in one particular place e.g. face, chest or shoulders due to skin exposure to the sun. Exposure to UV-B radiation activates melanocytes to increase melanin production, which cause freckles. Few case freckles are reported genetically transferred.

How to classify freckles?

• Ephelids:
These are flat and light brown spot that fade away with reduction of sun exposure. These are common in light skinned people. Sunscreens help to reduce their development.

• Lentigines (liver spots):

These may be small then, brown or black spot that is darker than an ephelide. These do not fade in winter. This type is also a genetic condition.

What are the causes?

• Genetically passed on

• Prolonged exposure to sunlight.

• Hormone imbalance.

What are the symptoms of freckles?

• Dark colored spots on the skin.
• Apparently on face or around nose.
• Light/fair skinned people counters freckles easily.
• Over exposure to sunlight.

How to manage freckles?

• Sunscreens are somewhat helpful.
• Cover exposed body parts before going outdoors especially in summers.
• Green vegetables and whole germs promote healthy skin.
• Vitamin supplements helps in skin maintenance.
• Consume much of citrus fruits which are rich in vitamin C.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Application of castor oil or vitamin E at night before going to bed helps a lot.

Are freckles bad?

Mostly freckles are not dangerous; they are an indication of sun damage. Freckles develop when the skin produces more melanin pigment in exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Think of this process as your skin’s attempt to protect itself from further sun damage due to exposure.

Can you remove freckles?

Lightening creams can be used in the treatment of freckles, but usually only fade the freckles rather than removing them completely. Lasers are able to remove the freckles completely usually after one to two sessions.

Are freckles permanent?

Freckles may go away on their own. Some freckles are permanent. Others are most prominent in the summer due to increased sun exposure, but will fade during winter or by avoiding direct sunlight exposure. Freckles that are hereditary may diminish with age.

What is the homeopathic medicine indication for freckles?

Antimonium crudum

Natrum hyposulphite

Ammonium carb

Calcarea carbonica

Sepia

For more information, you can visit Wikipedia and MayoClinic.