Age/sun spot turns red after shower

[FlightOfTheProcrastinator]

I’ve got several brown “age spots” on each cheek that have appeared in the last few years. I’ve never worried about them as my mum also has them. I wear sunscreen daily but but hasn’t stopped them.

One of them (the very first one) I noticed is slightly raised, like the skin is a bit puffy. It’s not very noticeable but I can see it first thing in the morning. I asked my facialist, who is very into the science of skin, and she wasn’t worried at all.

Now this spot has started to turn red after I shower, like the browny red colour of a carpet burn. What’s bizarre is the others don’t, only this one.

Has anyone else experienced this? I don’t want to bother a doctor if it’s normal but I can’t find anything on Google.

You must see a doctor if a spot changes colour or becomes itchy or weeps tbh.

I should take my own advice come to think of it ! Got one on my temple which gets very sore if I wash too vigorously. You won't be wasting their time.

Thanks @Abhannmor I’ve got to go and do the old peri hormone check, so I’ll mention it then.

I’ve read about changes being suspect but they never list this as being a worrisome symptom. On the other hand, I’ve never seen it confirmed as a benign symptom either.

Definitely get yours checked out too!