what causes freckles?

Answer 1

I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing it has something to do with age, skin condition, and exposure to the sun

Answer 2

Freckles and the Sun
Being outside in the sun may help cause freckles or make them darker. Who's most likely to have freckles? People, especially kids, who have fair complexions. That means their skin and eyes are light in color.

Someone with a light complexion has less melanin (say: meh-luh-nun) in his or her skin. Melanin is a chemical produced by certain skin cells (called melanocytes) that helps protect the skin from sun damage by reflecting and absorbing ultraviolet (UV) rays.

The more melanin you have in your skin, the tanner you look! People with fair skin have less melanin in their skin to begin with, but some of their melanocytes make more melanin when exposed to the sun. So instead of easily getting an even suntan, they sometimes get freckles.

Freckles May Fade
Some people's freckles fade away almost completely in the winter and return in the summer. Other people's freckles don't change much with or without the sun and can be seen year-round. Freckles also tend to fade as people get older. Whether you're freckled or not, be sure to wear sunscreen and follow other sun-safety rules.

Answer 3

General Freckles Information
Freckles are irregular pigments in the skin that appear as small, brown dots around the nose, cheeks, shoulders and other areas of the body. Freckles tend to appear in childhood and fade by age 40. They often appear more prominently in the summer months and become less noticeable in the winter. Fair-skinned, blonde-haired and red-haired people are most likely to develop freckles. Those with blue eyes and green eyes are also prone to freckles. Freckles are not considered a health threat, but those who are susceptible to freckles are more likely to suffer from sunburns and some skin cancers.



Possible Causes of Freckles
Freckles are caused by uneven distribution of skin pigment melanin in the skin. Freckles become more prominent when exposed to sunlight because the skin produces extra melanin in sunny conditions.



Possible Symptoms of Freckles
Freckles appear as flat, brown dots around the nose, cheeks, hands, shoulders, knees and other areas of the body that are exposed to sunlight. These spots are usually light in color and tend to become more noticeable in the sunny, summer months.



Possible Lifestyle Changes for Freckles
Because freckles are directly tied to the color of oneÂ’s skin, there is no surefire way to prevent their appearance; however, there are ways to lessen the appearance of freckles. Avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen daily to protect the skin. Wear a wide brimmed hat when outside whenever possible. Washing the face with sour milk supplies lactic acid to the skin and aids peeling. Apply lemon juice to the freckles to help fade spots. Fruit, vegetable and sour cream masks can also help lessen the appearance of freckles. Apply horseradish juice directly onto freckles to help lighten them



Beneficial Dietary Supplements
Vitamin C makes the skin less sensitive to the sun.

Uva Ursi prevents the production of freckles.

Dandelion Flowers, when used in lotion form, help lighten the skin.

MSM improves skin problems.

Emu Oil helps fight skin spots.

Multivitamin and Mineral Complex helps overall body performance.

PABA works as a sunscreen when applied topically.

REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D.


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Answer 4

Freckles are small patches of melanin the accumulate in the skin, that grow and get darker as they are continually exposed to sunlight. Freckles are more common in people with fair skin, blue eyes, and especially in people with red hair.

Answer 5

Genetics.

Answer 6

melatonin in the skin. It changes color from the unltraviolet light in sunlight.

Answer 7

being out in the sun

Answer 8

being in the sun and those that have fair complexions are most likely to get them...

Answer 9

genetics mostly but also sun exposure

Answer 10

genes