Laser therapies, such as intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, Q-switched laser therapy and chemical peel, are some common therapies for freckles. After these treatments, the patient should avoid sun exposure.

Freckles are hereditary and can disappear with age. Laser therapy and chemical peel are effective treatments but require longer healing time and can cause serious side effects.

Commonly prescribed medicines include:
Skin-lightening creams like hydroquinones
Chemical peels
Topical retinoid creams
Bleaching creams also called as fading creams

Conventional treatment methods will take around 10-12 weeks for a complete analysis of results and the treatment of freckles.

Yes, there are side effects associated with the treatment of freckles:
Laser treatment causes itching, redness, swelling and peeling of the skin.
Chemical peel causes irritation, stinging and crusting effects on the skin.