DEAR DR. GOTT: I am 83 years old and have developed an appreciable number of dark spots on my face over the past few years. I read laser treatment might remove them, but unfortunately my insurance company won’t cover the procedure. Is there an alternative method for this cosmetic condition?
DEAR READER: Actinic keratoses (age spots) are one unfortunate development that affects many people as they age. The lesions most often appear on the backs of hands, faces and arms. They and are generally harmless unless they markedly change in appearance; that is, they darken, enlarge, or bleed.
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