Liver Spots
Also known as: Age Spots; Brown Spots; Senile Lentigines; Senile Lentigo; Solar Lentigines; Solar Lentigo; Sun Spots
Description
Liver Spots are light brown to black hyperpigmented lesions that occur on areas of the Skin that have been exposed to Light in older persons. The Liver (organ) plays no role in the onset of Liver Spots.
Prevalence
Liver Spots occur primarily on the exposed Skin of older Caucasians.
These Substances may Treat Liver Spots
Carbohydrates
Glucosamine (NAG form applied topically) may help to remove Liver Spots (by inhibiting the Tyrosinase enzyme that stimulates the production of excessive Melanin in Liver Spots). [1]
Cosmeceuticals
Adapalene (applied topically) may fade Liver Spots. [2]
Glycolic Acid (applied topically) may fade Liver Spots. [3]
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