2006-12-22 01:21:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
Many people find these light-to-dark brown patches appearing on the back of their hands as they grow older. They can also appear on other areas, such as the forehead and temples. They're caused by an uneven production of the tanning pigment called melanin in the skin. This can be caused by excess sun exposure, or merely highlighted by it.
You can use a cream containing an ingredient called hydroquinone, which works by penetrating the skin tissue to "dissolve" the melanin. Within six to eight weeks, your skin should be back to normal. However, you must ensure you use a safe level of hydroquinone - the recommended amount in a cream is a mere two per cent. Using a sunscreen on your hands on a daily basis can prevent these patches from appearing again.
2006-12-22 01:24:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Liver spots" or freckling on the back of your hands is due to sun exposure and damage. The way to prevent it is to use a sun screen on your skin and avoid sun exposure. They will fade with time if you prevent further exposure. A dermatologist may be able to give you a cream that will fade them more quickly.
2006-12-22 01:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by funkydesign03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are caused from aging and over exposure in the sun. They can be removed with Laser treatments.
2006-12-22 01:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by Alexandra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
believe it or not they are natural side effect of aging...there are fade creams that will help. I started getting them on my hands in my late 20's and it scared me so I went to dermatologist...he laughed!
2006-12-22 01:25:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know how its coused but i can give you a beauty clinic name i think they can get rid of it.that place do so many good things for less money.
2006-12-22 01:30:22 · answer #5 · answered by baby faced satan woman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋