Advisory Board Our Mission Advertise Patient Reviews
Home Get Rid of Freckles Choosing a Doctor FAQ's Find a Doctor
Patient Education
Find a Freckle
Removal Specialist
 
Before & After Photos
Who's Behind
Your Laser?
...it matters
[Learn Why]
The Patient’s Guide™ to Freckles is the most respected online publication providing information about ephelides, freckles, brown spots, and freckle removal. Our mission is to provide you with unbiased, scientifically accurate information about pigmentation, as well as potential freckle removal treatments.
>>More About the Patient's Guide

Can Freckles be Cancerous?
  • Visit a Dermatologist
  • Hard to Decipher Freckles from other Spots
    		•

    No, freckles cannot be cancerous. The important thing is to see a dermatologist, so the dermatologist can distinguish freckles from brown spots that may be pre-cancerous or cancerous.

    Visit a Dermatologist

    What I tell patients to do is before embarking on freckle treatment is to simply visit their dermatologist so that they can give their skin a look and see if there is anything that needs to be sampled. We need to do this before the skin is treated because once the skin is treated by a laser, spots will not look the same.

    Hard to Decipher Freckles from other Spots

    The problem is that non-dermatologists, or even dermatologists, often have a hard time distinguishing brown spots that need closer attention from brown spots that do not. So see your dermatologist before embarking on treatment of any brown spots, including freckles.

     Find a Freckle Removal Specialist
     
     
    Videos
    Dr. Melanie Grossman discusses freckles and skin cancer
    How Did Treatment
    ChangeYOUR
    79% Life?
    of reviews werePositive
       (33 reviews)

     Freckles Gone

    I have always had freckles that appear on my face during the...[more]

    Boulder, CO Dec 27, 2009

     Freckles Gone For My Wedding

    I had freckles all over my face, back and chest that I wante...[more]

    Fort Lauderdale, FL Nov 30, 2009

     Freckles on the face are gone

    I hated all of the freckles on my face. Everyone would alway...[more]

    Portland, OR Nov 12, 2009
    Write a Review
    Ask The Doctor
    Q: Does Tanning Cause Freckles?
    Yes, tanning will make freckles get worse. UV exposure from... [Read More]
    Q: Can Freckles be Cancerous?
    No, freckles cannot be cancerous. The important thing is to... [Read More]
    Q: What are melanocytes?
    Melanocytes are the cells in the skin which produce melanin... [Read More]
    Freckle Removal Specialists
    Not Your Location?
    Search for specialists near you.
    Zip Code:
     
    Patient Education: Home | What Causes Freckles? | Choosing a Doctor | Cost and Pricing | Laser Freckle Removal | Freckle Fading Creams | Cryosurgery For Freckle Removal | What Causes Freckles | Cancerous Freckles | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
    Find a Doctor: Find a Freckles Specialist Near You | Search By City/State
    Reviews/Feedback: Write a Review | Give us Your Feedback | Terms of Use | Review Guidelines
    About Us: Patient's Guide Mission Statement | Contact Us | Advertise | Privacy Statement | Advertising Policies