Beauty trends change all the time, and many people have experienced them.
However, experts now warn you about a dangerous practice which could lead to serious health problems.
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TikTok users posted a trend where people tried to “bleach” their freckles.
People with lighter skin are more likely to get the marks.
These dark brown spots can form from sun exposure.
They can often be benign and there has been an increase in people trying to recreate their look. Some even made their own freckles.
However, trends change. There have been many videos that show people using household chemicals and cleaners to remove these marks.
Sam Cinkir, skin expert, stated that freckles can be avoided with very few treatments.
The CEO of Este Medical GroupAny treatment should be done with care as it can cause severe skin damage.
“There are a few treatments available to remove freckles, such as laser technology or cryotherapy, but we’re seeing many people use social media to promote home treatments such as lemon juice, honey, sour cream and yoghurt.
“It’s unlikely any of these home remedies will cause major damage to your skin, but they aren’t scientifically proven and any such ‘miracle cures’Take everything you see on social networks with a grain of salt
“The best thing to do is to speak to a qualified professional and explore treatments that are backed up by science and will be carried out by a trained expert.”
One user suggested that Vaseline and toothpaste could be combined to get rid of freckles. Other users praised tomato juice.
Some users advocate the use of household cleaners in serious cases.
What are the warning signs of melanoma?
Melanoma’s most obvious sign is the appearance or modification of an existing mole.
The simple approach is recommended by most experts. “ABCDE” rule to look for symptoms of melanoma skin cancer, which can appear anywhere on the body.
- Asymmetrical – melanomas usually have two very different halves and are an irregular shape
- Border – melanomas usually have a notched or ragged border
- Colours – melanomas will usually be a mix of two or more colours
- Diameter – most melanomas are usually larger than 6mm in diameter
- Enlargement or elevation – a mole that changes size over time is more likely to be a melanoma
In women, the most common specific location for melanoma skin cancers in the UK is the legs.
Men are more likely to see melanomas in their trunk – the back or torso.
Because they were not intended to be used in this manner, all of these products could cause skin irritation.
Chemicals, in particular, can cause skin reactions such as burns or rashes.
Sam also mentioned that freckles can be treated with sunscreen.
He explained that the best cure is prevention – in the form of wearing sunscreen and appropriate clothing to block the sun’s rays.
But if a freckle begins to change size, shape or colour, it’s important to see a doctor as it could in fact be a melanoma, which is also caused by sun exposure.
Melanoma, the most fatal form of skin carcinoma in the UK, is diagnosed in around 16.700 people each year.
It is the fifth most prevalent cancer in the UK and accounts for approximately four percent of all new cases.