How do freckles on the face form?

Most freckles on the face are caused by pigmentation, usually due to sun ultraviolet radiation, excessive force when cleaning the face causing skin damage, or genetic factors. Freckles are benign tumors and have little impact on the body, but a very small number of them may turn into malignant tumors, which should be taken seriously. Excessive freckles on the face seriously affect appearance, and we can adopt carbon dioxide laser treatment or surgery to remove them, selecting an appropriate treatment method based on the size of the freckles. Freckles are medically known as pigmented nevi, which are generally benign tumors caused by pigment accumulation. They have little impact on the body and do not require excessive concern. Apart from affecting appearance, a very small number of them may turn into malignant tumors, harming human health. At the same time, avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, as this can easily lead to pigmentation and the appearance of pigmented nevi. In daily life, excessive force when cleaning the face skin can cause damage, leading to pigmentation during the healing process. If family members have freckles, it may be due to genetic factors. Freckles generally grow on the face, but special attention should be paid if they grow on the lips, hands, or feet, as these areas are prone to friction and may turn into malignant tumors.

To remove freckles on the face, there are mainly the following methods: using carbon dioxide lasers, high-frequency ionization, etc., to burn off the lesion of the mole, or surgical excision. For freckles of 1-2mm, laser removal can be used, while for larger freckles, surgical excision is recommended.