Reasons of freckles on fair skinned individual’s face are over exposure to sun, genetics. Other cause of freckle is xeroderma pigmentosum or neurofibromatosis disease.

Signs of freckles are dark, reddish tan depending on the type. Sunburn freckles symptoms are darker and bigger ragged edges whereas simple freckles have smooth edges.

For prevention of freckles; stay away from sun, wear protective clothing for preventing skin from sun. To avoid freckles; high SPF rating sun block cream must be used.