What is a freckle?
Freckles are flat, round, dark-coloured clusters of concentrated melanin that range in size from about 2mm to 4mm.
Freckles are the result of pigment 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 causes freckles. Few case freckles are reported genetically transferred.
How to classify freckles?
• Ephelids:
These are flat and light brown spots that fade away with a 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 spots that are 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 coloured spots on the skin.
• Apparently on the face or around the nose.
• Light/fair-skinned people counter freckles easily.
• Overexposure to sunlight.
How to manage freckles?
• Sunscreens are somewhat helpful.
• Cover exposed body parts before going outdoors, especially in summer.
• Green vegetables and whole germs promote healthy skin.
• Vitamin supplements help 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
