What does uneven skin tone feel like with sun spots?

A sun spot often feels the same as the skin around it because it is a colour change rather than a raised growth. It may be light brown, dark brown, or grey-brown, with a round, oval, or irregular outline. Common sites include the face, shoulders, chest, forearms, and hands. Several spots can make the overall tone look mottled. A rough, scaly, thickened, tender, or bleeding area is a different pattern and should not be assumed to be a simple sun spot.

Limit ultraviolet exposure with broad-spectrum sunscreen, shade, hats, and clothing that covers exposed areas. Keep the routine gentle and avoid scratching or using abrasive scrubs over the spots. A dermatologist can confirm what the marks are before discussing creams, freezing, peels, or light-based procedures. Do not attempt to remove a changing spot at home, because irritation can obscure its appearance.

Have a spot checked if it becomes darker or develops several colours, changes its border or shape, grows, bleeds, crusts, itches persistently, or fails to heal. Prompt review is sensible for a new unusual mark or one that looks different from nearby spots. Examination matters because not every dark mark on sun-exposed skin is a sun spot.

Ask whether the mark has features of a sun spot, whether it needs monitoring or testing, and which treatment fits its location and your skin type. Ask how to protect the area afterward and what changes should lead you back for review.