Brown spots, also known as age spots and liver spots are curable once you know the root cause for them in the first place. They can be removed, but if precautions aren’t taken to remove the root cause then it’s probable that they will simply reappear. Despite being called “liver spots”, it is generally accepted in the dermatological world that they aren’t necessarily a sign of liver malfunction or poor health. The cause of Brown Spots The underlying biological process that causes brown spots is primarily the overproduction of the pigment, melanin. What causes the body to produce excessive amounts of melanin varies somewhat. In the majority of cases, melanin overproduction is caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight but in rarer instances melanin can be overproduced when women take birth control pills or when menopausal women take Hormone Replacement Therapy. Are there any health risks attached to Melanin over production? No, they are not considered indicative of poor internal health although it is an obvious sign that the skin is damaged likely by free radicals. The extent of the damage depends on the darkness of the spots and the frequency of which they appear. Read more...
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Did you know that there is a way of curing your age spots? To do so you need to attack the problem from two sides, because otherwise you’ll think you’ve got rid of them for good but they’ll come back again a month or so later. This can be a frustrating situation because you’ll have to keep on applying topical solutions to control your brown spots. What you really need is a permanent cure. What causes Age Spots Liver spots appear on your skin when your body overproduces the pigment melanin. There are a few reasons for your body overproducing such a substance. Mostly melanin overproduction is caused by too much direct exposure to the sunlight. I’m not talking getting burnt on the beach one afternoon, but many years of exposure in a hot country. Melanin overproduction can also be caused by birth control pills or even in instances where menopausal women take HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). Treatments You’ll be pleased to know that there are a number of treatments out there to help you remove your age spots. Some are a lot more effective than others though and so be careful which ones you choose to try. Read more...
