i need to know the difference between a freckle and a mole
Freckle is it flat on the skin or raised like a mole ? my friend is a black person and she says she has freckles but it is slighty raised i'm so confused
2006-08-21 06:48:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
freckles are also known as lentigins seen in children and in fair skinned people especially those with red hair who have an inherited predisposition for them. On the face and other areas exposed to the sun they are an inherited characteristic. These small brown marks are most often seen in fair skinned people, especially those with red hair. Known as ephilides, the colour is due to pigment accumulating in the skin cells (keratinocytes). Ephilides are prominent in summer but fade considerably or disappear in winter as the keratinocytes are replaced by new cells. always occur on sun exposed parts, may show seasonal veriation these are brown or light color . treatment ---- for freckles use suncream having SPF more than 15, depigmenting agent can bleach them . alpha hydroxy acids .
vitamin-C .
retinoids .
azelaic acid.
chemical peel .
laser.
Mole known as birth marks or nevus can occur any part of body.
nothing can be done with mole except surgery and laser.
your friend is having "Seborrhoeic Keratoses" or "Solar Keratoses"
2006-08-21 08:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by Wiseone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK I googled it and it says that freckles are flat this could be a mole.
2006-08-21 13:57:02 · answer #2 · answered by Izzy Blu 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your friend is mistaken. those are not freckles they are really moles.
2006-08-21 14:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by lovelady 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋