Are Katy patients with freckles at a higher risk for sunburn?
Dr. Seymour Weaver of Katy’s Dr. W Dermatology is a dermatologist who works closely with patients of all ages and skin types. He sees patients who are worried about their freckles and whether or not they are at a higher risk of sunburn or even worse, skin cancer. Freckles are actually pigmentation that occur due to sun exposure. They are also known as ephelids and are typically not dangerous. However, they may indicate sun damage because they develop due to a response to UV rays as the skin produces more melanin pigment. This is typically why patients experience a fading … Continue reading