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What Does A Possible Age Spot That Is Scaly Indicate?
Hi, I just had a derm appt about 2 months ago...i had 2 small spots frozen to remove them on my forehead and on my cheek. I had a spot on my chest which the dr said it is an age spot, but this morning when i got in my car to check my hair etc, I noticed the raised area of the age spot is scaly now. Normal or not normal??
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
Hi,
It may be solar keratosis due to excessive sun exposure. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment.
Apply salicylic acid 12% ointment on the lesion. By keratolytic action of salicylic acid,the lesion might improve. Apply sunscreen lotion to protect the skin from the sun.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
It may be solar keratosis due to excessive sun exposure. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment.
Apply salicylic acid 12% ointment on the lesion. By keratolytic action of salicylic acid,the lesion might improve. Apply sunscreen lotion to protect the skin from the sun.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
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