What gets rid of liver spots?

Question

My hands and face have started getting these dark spots, I think they're called liver spots, as I'm getting older. They don't look very nice. Is there any way to get rid of them or at least lighten them?

Rajesh Solanki · Accepted Answer

Look, they are called liver spots but they have nothing to do with your liver. It's just from spending too much time in the sun over the years. Use a good sunscreen daily and see a skin doctor for laser or peeling treatments.

Meera Saxena · Answer

I know how worrying it is to suddenly see dark spots on your skin, I panicked thinking it was something dangerous. But liver spots are just harmless sun damage. Daily sunscreen helps prevent them, and a dermatologist can guide you on lightening creams.

Priyanka Nair · Answer

I freaked out when these brown spots appeared on my hands, thinking my liver was failing! My dermatologist laughed gently and told me they are just age spots from sun exposure. They are completely harmless, so don't worry.

Karan Malhotra · Answer

My dad had these spots on his face and hands. He started using a prescription retinol cream and sunscreen recommended by his derm, and they have faded quite a bit. Just consult a skin specialist directly.

Devendra Joshi · Answer

While most of these spots are harmless, I had one that started changing shape and color, which turned out to need medical removal. Please get any new or changing dark spots checked by a qualified doctor just to be safe.

What gets rid of liver spots?

5 answers

Consult a gastroenterologist

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