FRECKLES & HOMEOPATHY
Freckles are small, harmless marks that appear on the skin. Genetics and sun exposure are the primary causes of freckles.
Freckles appear when melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color, builds up under the skin. Freckles may look brown, red, or tan.
Sun exposure and genetic factors make some people more likely to develop freckles:
Freckles develop on areas often exposed to sunlight, such as the:
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face
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arms
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neck
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back
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chest
Genetics
Genetics also play a leading role in who is more likely to develop freckles based on which type of melanin their body produces.
The body can produce two types of melanin called pheomelanin and eumelanin. Eumelanin protects the skin from UV rays, but pheomelanin does not.
The type of melanin the body produces depends on a gene called MC1R.
People with dark hair, eyes, and skin usually produce mostly eumelanin and are less likely to develop freckles.
People with red, blonde, or light brown hair and who have light-colored skin and eyes usually produce mainly pheomelanin and are more likely to develop freckles
Freckles Prevention
People can prevent or reduce the appearance of freckles by protecting their skin from the sun.
Protecting the skin from sunlight will not reduce the appearance of existing freckles, but it can prevent new freckles from forming.
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommend the following tips to protect the skin in sunlight:
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wearing a water-resistant sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection, and an SPF of 30 or higher
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covering up with long sleeves, a hat, and sunglasses
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staying in the shade when the sun is strongest, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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reapplying sunscreen every 2 hours when outside or after swimming or sweating
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avoiding tanning beds
Homeopathy Treatment
Homeopathy offers the safest and most effective treatment for freckles. As these medicines are made of natural substances it makes them safe for treating the freckles. Natural medicines treat freckles in a gentle, yet long-lasting manner. Unlike conventional treatment, homeopathic remedies do not use any harsh cosmetic procedures to lighten freckles. Further, these medicines used for treating the freckles not only work by lightening the melanin deposits but also helps in minimizing the chances of their recurrence without any side effects.
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Lycopodium,
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Pulsatilla,
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Thuja,
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Sepia,
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Natrum Carb,
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Phosphorus,
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Nitricum Acidum, and
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Sulphur
are the top remedies.
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