Age spots or solar lentigines are a common skin concern for those looking to achieve skin rejuvenation. They are usually flat, pigmented lesions commonly found on sun-exposed areas such as the face, neck, chest and hands and are induced by UV light exposure.1 Their treatment can be broadly split into topical and physical therapy. Topical options include agents such as retinoids, cysteamine or hydroquinone. Physical treatments include cryotherapy or laser treatments.2 A newer modality available for the treatment of solar lentigines includes broadband light (BBL). Whilst intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments have long been used to address common skin concerns associated with sun exposure, BBL offers an advancement on IPL technology with increased safety, efficacy and speed.3 This article aims to inform the reader on what BBL is and present a case where it has safely been used to treat…
