Following are common topical treatment approaches for age spots

Sunscreens

The simplest treatment to protect the skin from further damage and worsening of the spots is use of a sunscreen. Sunscreen is also important after other treatment methods so the spots will not recur.

Bleaching creams, tretinoin and alpha-hydroxy acids

These are topical applications prescribed by the physician to fade small spots. Treatment normally takes anywhere from two months to a year or longer.