Unwanted skin spots include but not limited to irritated growths, freckles, age spots, or hyperpigmentation (melasma) caused by sun, hormones, aging, or friction. Treatments range from creams (hydroquinone, retinoids) to procedures (laser, chemical peels, freezing) to fade or remove them, with options depending on the spot type and desired outcome. 

Common Types of Skin Spots

• Age Spots/Sunspots/Lentigines: Flat, brown spots from sun exposure, common on hands, face, arms.

• Skin Tags: Soft, growths on stalks, often in neck, underarms, eyelids.

• Melasma: Brown patches, often hormonal (pregnancy, birth control), appearing on sun-exposed areas.

• Skin growths: any bothersome and unwanted skin growths. 

Treatment Options (Consult a Professional)

• Topical Creams: Hydroquinone, retinoids, mild steroids.

• Procedures: Laser therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, cryotherapy (freezing).

• Removal: For skin tags/bothersome skin growths.