Liver spots - If you are
familiar with lentigines then you may be aware
that they arereferred to as liver spots or
age spots. Lentigines are one of the basic
types of freckle. While freckles do tend to
appear over time, they are not in themselves a
sign of old age. Instead, they appear on
sun-exposed areas in people who have a genetic
tendency to develop them. So, they are by no
means purely a function of age.
The term "liver
spots" is entirely misleading – this is not
surprising due to medical meanings that seem to
make no sense therefore the reason behind the
confusion for why some people believe that
liver spots is something to do with the liver.
They are just the lentigo-type freckles that
are commonly seen in older people who are or
who have been out in the sun without sufficient
sunscreen. Regardless of age, sun protection
should be used at all times when going out. The
sun is one factor that is the major cause
behind premature aging signs. (Dried
Apricot)
You
may find that in some older people who
have these lentigo-type freckles also
have raised brown crusty lesions called
seborrheic keratoses. Seborrheic
dermatoses are benign (not malignant)
growths of the skin). Even though we are
accustomed to seeing these as brown they
can differ in colour and range from light
tan colour to black. Size also differs
from cluster to clutter masses.The sizes
can range from a fraction of an inch (or
centimetre) to an inch (2.5 cm) in
diameter.
The
visible and more noticeable feature of
seborrheic keratoses is the waxy look. The waxy
impression looks like they have been pasted
onto the skin or like that of drops of melted
candle wax. Seborrheic keratoses can occur in
the same areas as freckles but since they are
not caused by sunlight they can also be found
on covered areas. When they make their first
appearance the growths usually begin one at a
time as small rough bumps. Eventually, they
thicken and develop a rough warty surface. If
at this stage you have any concerns on the
matter you should consult your doctor. People
believe that freckles locate themselves on the
face when in fact they are found on the arms,
hands and chest . Some people see liver spots
as repulsive blemishes and will go to great
lengths to cover them.
They develop
because the sun and sun-tanning lights emit
ultraviolet (UV) rays. After exposure to
sunlight, the outer layer of the skin (the
epidermis) thickens and the pigment-producing
cells (the melanocytic) in the skin produce the
pigment melanin at an increased rate. (This
gives some protection against future sun
exposure.) However (some) protection is never
enough so always be extra careful. It is better
to be safe than sorry because of the dangers of
contracting skin cancer. Skin cancer is a death
penalty for some people who choose not to
protect themselves from the sun. (Not all) You
can find out more on liver spots
online.
Irrespective of
skin colouring it is the uneven distribution of
the melanin pigment in the skin that results in
freckling. You will be glad to know that a
freckle is nothing more than an unusual heavy
deposit of melanin at one spot in the skin.
More information on skin concerns can be found
online. Skin cancer is very common in people
who expose their bodies to the sun more than
the time suggested for their safety. Lliver
spots and freckle information can also be found
in leaflets picked up from your local clinic or
doctors surgery.
Have you got deep wrinkles, lines,
age spots, crepe papery or leathery
skin?
Have you got ulta-sensitive
skin?
Do you havedry
or flakey
skin?
Do you see
thinning and/or
sagging?
Got a problem
with loose skin caused by weight
loss, pregnancy or steriod
therapy?
Is skin cancer
a concern for
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