Freckles on the breasts can occur as a result of sun exposure.
Although many people associate freckles with the facial area, they can appear almost anywhere on a person’s body, including the breasts. Freckles on the breasts are often caused by something as simple as sun exposure. Sometimes freckles are a matter of genetics. They are usually nothing to worry about and tend to go away over time. Still, there are other physical conditions that may look like freckles but are not and may require medical attention.
Freckles on the breasts can occur as a result of genetics.
There are basically two common types of freckles, known by the technical names, lentigines and ephelides. Lentigines are darker brown in color and are slightly larger than ephelids. They are usually isolated, not appearing in clusters, with asymmetric shapes. Ephelides are fairly uniform spots, usually light brown or tan, that appear in small groups and are about the size of corn kernels. Generally, both types of freckles are harmless and should not cause concern.
Both freckles and lentigines occur when melanin, a dark pigment in the skin, increases in a certain area. If this area is a woman’s chest, she will have freckles on her breasts. Melanin can be stimulated by exposing the skin to the sun, especially if a person’s skin is fair or does not normally get much sun. If mammary freckles are caused by sun exposure, they will likely go away when the area is out of the sun and covered for a while. On the other hand, if the freckles are lentigines, they are probably there to stay.
Genetics can also cause freckles in a person and therefore freckles on the breasts may simply be a matter of heredity. If this is the case, while a person’s freckles may become more pronounced if exposed to the sun, the opposite is unlikely and the freckles may never completely disappear. There are methods available to remove or lessen the appearance of freckles and lentigines. Consequently, if a person absolutely hates the appearance of freckles, there are steps they can take to alleviate the condition.
Not all blemishes that appear on the skin are necessarily freckles, and people need to be careful about new blemishes or marks that form on the skin. If what are supposed to be freckles on your breasts are raised, lumpy, or blotchy and discolored, it could mean a more serious condition that should be evaluated by a health professional. Also, if the patches are hot to the touch, oozing or irritated, they should be examined by a specialist doctor.