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What are Freckles?

What causes Freckles?

How can I remove/get rid
of freckles?

Does tanning impact
freckles?

Can they be dangerous/
cancerous?

How can I prevent them?

Laser Freckle Removal

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Can Freckles be Cancerous?

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.

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Last Modified: October 22, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions
	What are Freckles?	Can Freckles be Cancerous?
	What Causes Freckles?	How Can I Prevent Them?
	What is Laser Freckle Removal?	What are melanocytes?
	How Can I Remove / Get Rid of Freckles?	What are keratinocytes?
	Does Tanning Cause Freckles?	What is melanin?

The information contained in the above article is purely for educational purposes and is not intended to provide any medical advice. Always consult with your physician before having any medical procedure performed.

Can Freckles be Cancerous?

Visit a Dermatologist

Hard to Decipher Freckles from other Spots

Frequently Asked Questions