Page 12 - Boca Club News - April '22

Page 12, Boca Club News

From The Professionals’ Desks

Healthy Answers–A Guide to Healthy Living:

Are “Age Spots” Inevitable?”

By Dale Brown, B.S., M.A., C.E.C. I found that “age spots” have nothing to do with age! routine, even if your skin is already damaged. It will help
Dale is a motivational speaker who Most people associate brownish spots that show up later prevent further harm and age spotting by applying sunscreen
has spent many years as a Certified in life with the aging process, but this is not exactly true. on face, hands, and other parts of your body exposed to
Life Coach and has written numerous Age spots are not so much about age as they are with how sunlight.
articles and e-books relating to self- much time you’ve spent in the sun. It makes sense that the Prevention is great advice, but what if the damage has
improvement and ways to build a longer you live the more likely your skin will be subjected already been done? There are ways to remove or minimize
high-performance team. She is the to sun damage. skin spots and discoloration.
author of the recently published book, “How do you get rid of brown spots?” Liver spots, as Spot Lightening – There are some over-the-counter
“Small Steps...Big Changes: The they are sometimes called, are usually harmless and don’t bleaching creams available that contain a 2% solution of
Personal Stories of a Life Coach.” Her education and years necessarily need treatment. They appear as flat, gray, brown hydroquinone that help fade spots. You may need a stronger
of experience in physical fitness and training of elite athletes or black spots on the face, hands, shoulders and arms. solution if you are trying to lighten dark spots. In this case
has enabled her to sharpen her knowledge in many health- Age spots can resemble cancerous growths, so a visit a prescription is necessary. Be sure to consult your doctor
related areas. The following introduces a new approach to to your doctor is a good idea just to be on the safe side. first to avoid possible skin irritation if left on too long.
Ms. Brown’s series of columns devoted to many topics that An evaluation of any new skin changes should be taken Alpha hydroxy acid lotion – These are mild natural acids
deal with the mind/body connection and the importance of seriously, especially if the spot is darkly pigmented, is derived from sugarcane, fruit and milk. Glycolic acid is the
living a healthy lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire resident, can be growing larger, has an irregular shape, or has unusual most commonly used and is noted for its exfoliating qualities.
reached at dalebrown@lovingmondays.com. coloring. When applied directly to the skin, it loosens old dead cells on
If you’re anything like me, you may remember things The Magic of Melanin. Your skin is made up of melanin, the surface and speeds the growth of new cells underneath,
your mother told you even now. It doesn’t happen every day, the dark pigment that gives your skin its normal color. thereby helping to shed age spots.
but the “parent tape” plays back every once in a while when Melanin is what absorbs sunlight and helps to fend off Cover up – There is nothing wrong with a little camouflage to
something happens to jog your memory. Here’s what I mean. harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. A suntan is created when smooth out your skin’s discoloration. Heavier foundations can
I recently made a routine visit to my dermatologist and extra melanin is produced to protect the deeper layers of be found to match your skin tone, or ask your dermatologist
came away looking like I had a case of Chicken Pox. This your skin. Although most people like how they look after a to recommend a product line that works best for his patients.
is when my mother’s voice came through loud and clear. day in the sun, sporting a tan is not healthy. It’s your skin’s Peels – There are a variety of chemical peels that contain
“When you get older, things appear on your skin you never way of telling you that it has been damaged. higher percentages of alpha hydroxyl acid, as well as other
had before. Just wait, you’ll see!” Unfortunately, she was As you age, your skin’s natural ability to produce stronger solutions. A qualified dermatologist should perform
absolutely right. My doctor zapped every skin tag and melanin breaks down and sun damage takes its toll. After chemical peels. When all else fails, there are other more
suspicious looking dark spot I had on my body. years of sun exposure, liver spots begin to form and they extreme spot removal techniques available that include laser
Where did these things come from? Are skin tags and slowly build up over time. Other risk factors that make you resurfacing and intense pulsed light therapy.
brown spots part of the aging process? My curiosity got the more susceptible to developing age spots include fair skin Nothing beats a sunny day to lift your spirits and warm
best of me, so I did a little investigation on the subject. If tone, genetics, and a history of intense sunburn. your soul. Start now to safeguard your skin’s outer layer.
you’re a sun worshipper, you might be interested in finding The best way to get rid of skin spots is to prevent them If you take the necessary precautions to protect your skin,
out more about the causes of age spots, and ways to prevent from developing in the first place. Prevention means sun particularly overexposure to the sun, you may find your body
them regardless of your age. Let’s face it, everyone wants to avoidance and constant sun protection, which might be free from “age spots” later in life. Now those are words of
maintain a youthful appearance, and dark spots on your skin difficult but not impossible. The importance of sunscreen wisdom worth passing on to your children!
are not attractive. cannot be understated. Wear sunscreen as part of your daily

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