thread: Freckles on young skin

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  1. #1
    2014 BellyBelly RAK Recipient.

    Aug 2010
    Over the hills and far away
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    Re: Freckles on young skin

    It's just melanin, nothing to worry about. I'm covered in freckles I call the sun kisses, and I have a few that have never seen sunlight. I've gotten more with pg too, which is apparently normal. But do remember that not even clothes fully stop uv penetration. So when it's really sunny it's best to seek shade, and only get sun exposure when uv rays are lower

    Freckles tend to be different to moles as well.

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Dec 2006
    In my own private paradise
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    Re: Freckles on young skin

    Dd has a smattering of freckles on her face. A very generous smattering
    She is a fair skinned ranga and has always always worn sunscreen outside when working/playing. And a hat. But sometimes she will be in the car and get a bit of sun exposure that is unexpected. Or a bit of wind in her face. I know its inevitable given her skin coloring. All I can do is keep preventative action happening. I can't stop her gettingn sun exposure I can only try and keep her safe from nasty levels kwim?

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    May 2007
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    Re: Freckles on young skin

    Yep my kids are exactly the same as BG's DD. Except they have all the ranga features minus the red hair! They have heaps of freckles. Light coloured as expected to see on red heads.
    I just make sure they have the best sun protection possible for the situation. Ie- long sleeved rashies, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses etc....