{"id":18035,"date":"2026-10-08T05:57:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T05:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enfieldroyalclinic.com\/new-jersey\/?p=18035"},"modified":"2026-10-08T05:57:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T05:57:16","slug":"sunspots-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enfieldroyalclinic.com\/new-jersey\/sunspots-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunspots: Causes, Treatment Options & Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many New Jersey residents notice new or more prominent dark spots in their skin after spending time outdoors during these summer months, enjoying the sunshine and sunny days, and facing the risk of increased exposure to ultraviolet rays. Often referred to as sunspots or age spots, they are typically found on sun-exposed areas of the body, including the face, hands, shoulders, chest, and arms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunspots are typically harmless, but they can make you look uneven or older. However, there are a few techniques that are used to make them look better, both professionally and at home. The treatment varies depending on the type of pigmentation, your skin type, the extent of the pigmentation, and your past sun exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are Sunspots?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sunspots are flat spots that get darker due to repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. They are also known as solar lentigines or liver spots. Sunspots are tan, brown, or darker spots and are more likely to occur as a person’s age increases and the amount of sun exposure they receive increases. They tend to be more apparent after the summer months as people are outside more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunspots are typically innocuous, but it is not always the case that each dark spot is a sunspot. An abnormal, changing, bleeding, or new spot looks like another skin condition and should be checked by a qualified healthcare provider prior to cosmetic treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why are Sunspots More Noticeable After the Summer?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Outdoor pursuits, vacations, swimming, sports, walking outdoors, and just being outside in New Jersey during the summer are a big source of sun exposure. Although you may not notice it, the sun exposure over time leads to pigmentation changes. Excess pigmentation develops, which is noticeable even after the end of summer. The appearance of sunspots is also exacerbated as there is a change in the skin around them through the seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Stop Sun Spots?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sun protection is essential when it comes to treating existing pigmentation. If a sunspot is treated without protecting the skin further from the sun’s rays, it is more difficult to maintain the results. Here are some helpful sun protection habits:<\/span><\/p>\n