Geeta Agarwal Geeta Agarwal Asked 4 months ago

Do liver spots get bigger?

I've started noticing a few 'liver spots' on my hands and face recently. My mother has many of them. I'm wondering if these spots typically grow in size over time, or do they stay the same once they appear?

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Kiran Deshmukh Kiran Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Applying a little fresh aloe vera gel on the skin can help soothe it naturally, but it won't make old spots disappear completely. Sometimes they do grow slightly over time due to sun exposure. But if you see any spot growing very fast, changing color, or bleeding, please visit a dermatologist immediately.

Sameer Sen Sameer Sen Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't worry too much. These spots (which are actually just age spots or sun spots) can grow very slowly as we get older, and it is usually quite normal. Just start using a good sunscreen daily when you go out. If you're still anxious, get a skin specialist to look at it once to be safe.

Vaishali Shah Vaishali Shah Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

These spots are usually related to sun exposure and aging, not actually your liver. Eating a diet rich in antioxidants, like tomatoes, citrus fruits, and green tea, helps protect your skin from sun damage. Just be mindful of what you eat and keep your skin protected.

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Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I totally panicked when I saw a flat dark spot on my arm growing slightly bigger over a few months. I thought it was some major internal liver issue! The dermatologist checked it and said it's just a sun spot and totally harmless. It's best to get it checked so you can stop stressing.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Beta, as we age, these spots do appear on hands and face and can get slightly bigger, which is a natural process. We call them age spots. Just protect your skin from the harsh afternoon sun and consult a skin doctor if you feel any itchiness or sudden changes.

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Aditya Roy Aditya Roy Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Wait, I always thought liver spots meant I had to stop eating my favorite spicy mutton gravy! But actually, they are just sun spots on the skin and can grow slowly with age. So no need to cut down on delicious food, just make sure to apply sunscreen before stepping out to buy your snacks.

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