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Photoaging

Photoaging is premature skin aging (wrinkles, laxity, and pigmentation) driven by cumulative ultraviolet exposure.

Solar lentigines (age spots): causes and treatment

What solar lentigines are, how they differ from other pigmented spots, and what the evidence supports for lasers, IPL, cryotherapy, peels, and topical agents.

Jun 16, 2026 · 4 min · Medically reviewed

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Topical retinoids: tretinoin and gentler alternatives

How topical retinoids work, how prescription tretinoin compares with retinaldehyde, retinol, and adapalene, and how to choose a tolerable option for aging or acne-prone skin.

Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min · Medically reviewed