How do I get rid of brown patches on my skin?

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Treatment

Medications. Applying prescription bleaching creams (hydroquinone) alone or with retinoids (tretinoin) and a mild steroid might gradually fade the spots over several months.
Laser and intense pulsed light.
Freezing (cryotherapy).
Dermabrasion.
Microdermabrasion.
Chemical peel.

What does a brown spot on skin mean?

Brown spots, known medically as solar lentigo (lentigines plural), are a common part of the aging process of your skin. Many people call them “age spots” or “liver spots” but dermatologists prefer to call them “wisdom spots” because we collect more of them the older/wiser we get.

What deficiency causes age spots?

It is a brown pigment that generally increases with age, and its formation is increased by consumption of unsaturated fats, by vitamin E deficiency, by stress, and by exposure to excess estrogen.”

When should I be worried about skin spots?

Keep an eye on spots that look different to others on your body, spots that have changed in size, shape, colour or texture, and sores that itch, bleed, or don’t heal. If you notice any of these signs, see your doctor and seek their expert opinion.

How to get rid of brown spots on skin naturally?

Rub one tablespoon of fresh grated papaya on the brown spots.

Leave it on for about 20 minutes before washing the area with lukewarm water.

Repeat twice daily until the brown spots fade away.

Do brown spots go away?

Brown spots, also referred to as “lentigines” in medical terminology, will fade over several treatments. Most patients will require 4 to 6, but everyone is different. After that, some people may need occasional maintenance treatments to keep their skin looking young and healthy.

What causes brown skin spots to turn red?

Considerations. Natural changes to the skin occur with age.

Types. A nerve infection that causes reddish-brown bumps on the body is called shingles and is common in the elderly,although it can affect people of any age.

Features.

Warning.

Identification.

What is a small brown spot on the skin called?

The pinhead to pea-sized moles or liver spots are brownish accumulations of pigment rich cells. These can be so-called melanocytes, which normally release their pigment, melanin, to the skin and thus ensure that the skin turns brown. The medical term for moles is short nevus. These are often congenital.