Pigment spots on the hands and face are a serious cosmetic problem. You can get rid of this skin deficiency with the help of folk remedies, creams and masks.
Pigment spots on the hands do not become inflamed or painful, but this serious cosmetic defect causes inconvenience and even causes complexes. This lack of skin is visible even in photographs, so women, when it appears, try to fight it by any means possible.
But first, you need to find out the reason for the appearance of age spots, at what age can this deficiency occur and what is the reason for this?
What causes brown pigment spots on hands?
The occurrence of this problem cannot be ignored, since it indicates a long-term disruption in the functioning of important organs and systems - the liver, blood purification, and the removal of carcinogens from the body.
So, what causes brown pigment spots on the hands? They appear in men and women over 40 years of age, due to the inability of cells at this age to interrupt the production of pigment substances.
But this does not mean that every woman or man will have such a deficiency when they turn 40 years old. For some, such a problem occurs much later, while others live their whole lives and do not know that it exists. It all depends on the health and general condition of the body, its ability to cope with the accumulation of melanin, a coloring pigment substance.
Causes of age spots on the hands after 40 years and 50 years
Unlike freckles, these age spots do not disappear with the onset of winter and do not change color depending on the time of year. They can be of different shapes and sizes with jagged edges.
The cause of age spots on the hands after 40 years and 50 years, as mentioned above, is the accumulation of coloring pigment in the body. But they can appear in people who like to stay in the sun for long periods of time.
TIP: In summer, when the sun's rays are too active, you need to hide in the shade, wear light-colored clothes with long sleeves and lubricate your body with a special cream with high UV protection.
Such prevention will help protect yourself from the appearance of an unpleasant problem - age spots.
The causes of this problem may be related to a lack of vitamins, hormonal imbalances in the body, or various skin diseases.
ADVICE: Visit a doctor so that he can determine the true cause and prescribe treatment that will help the disease progress quickly and effectively.
Treatment with drugs
If the cause of pigmentation is a hormonal change, hormonal medications are prescribed. For liver problems, hepatoprotectors (drugs that restore liver cells) are prescribed.
When digestion is impaired, you will have to take medications to normalize the intestinal microflora, treat gastritis, ulcers, constipation and diarrhea.
Attention! These drugs are prescribed only by a doctor, as they have quite a few contraindications and side effects.
How to get rid of age spots on hands?
Everyone knows that it is better to prevent any disease than to treat it. This statement also applies to age spots. Before going out in the sun, wear clothing that will cover your arms. Wear a hat and sunglasses in summer. If you have a question about how to get rid of age spots on your hands, then feel free to go to the doctor and get a liver examination and blood test.
If you notice that brown spots have begun to appear on your hands, go to a medical SPA salon. The specialists of such a salon will offer dermabrasion, chemical peeling or laser therapy.
Dermabrasion is the superficial grinding of pigmented areas of the skin. They will be removed, revealing healthy layers of skin. It is renewed and becomes beautiful and smooth.
With chemical peeling, stains are removed with special acidic compounds. You can evaluate the final result no earlier than in a week, when the skin is renewed and becomes clean. It is worth talking in more detail about laser therapy.
Causes of skin pigmentation
The appearance of spots on the skin may be due to:
- Prolonged exposure to the sun without protective creams.
- Diseases of the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract.
- Prolonged stress, neuroses.
- Taking certain medications (antibiotics, steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.).
- Working in hazardous production, poor environmental conditions.
Imbalance of sex hormones often causes hyperpigmentation. Pregnancy, menopause, and taking oral contraceptives are the most common of them.
Any disruptions in the functioning of the endocrine system (thyroid gland, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, pancreas) can provoke darkening of skin areas on the face, hands, and body.
Vitamin deficiency and seasonal decrease in immunity can cause increased pigmentation.
Spots that appear in pregnant women do not require special treatment and go away on their own.
Laser removal of age spots on the face and hands
The effect of this technology is to destroy melanin, which begins to heat up when exposed to rays and absorb laser light. The beam affects only the affected areas and does not burn through healthy skin. Before the session begins, the specialist applies a colorless gel, thanks to which there is close contact between the emitter and the skin.
This procedure is performed in medical beauty salons that have a license to carry it out. The number of laser treatment sessions to remove brown spots on the face and hands is determined depending on the extent of the lesion. If the dye is deep and the stain is large, then several procedures should be performed.
Remember: After one session, a break is taken for a month so that the skin has time to rest from the effects.
Which whitening hand cream should I use for pigmentation on my hands?
The effect of creams and masks that are used in cosmetology to whiten age spots is due to the presence of substances that destroy melanin. Which hand whitening cream should I use for pigmentation on my hands, and which cream will really be effective? The following types of funds should be noted:
1. In first place in popularity are creams containing hydroquinone . This substance inhibits the coloring enzyme, and the skin becomes lighter in color.
Important: Hydroquinone is a carcinogen and is not suitable for all people. Self-medication can be dangerous - you need to consult a dermatologist!
You may find unsafe substances such as mercury. It is cheap and therefore often used in cosmetology for skin whitening. Do a test before using the cosmetic product. If it is negative, then start treatment.
2. Cosmetics with glycolic acid . This substance has a beneficial effect on the upper layer of the epidermis, exfoliating it and brightening the cells of the following layers
3. Creams with adelaic acid will perfectly whiten the skin and remove all existing inflammation
4. Creams and masks with vegetable oils and other natural ingredients have an excellent effect in the treatment of age spots of varying complexity
Laser against stains: how it works
Laser radiation allows you to remove stains of any color and size. The advantage of this method over others is that it makes it possible to act on several layers of the skin and remove even deep-lying pigment. This is a safe, effective, comfortable procedure, the results of which will be visible immediately. Laser removal of pigment spots in our clinic is carried out using modern equipment. We use a new generation picosecond neodymium laser and a MeDioStar NeXT diode laser.
A laser tuned to a specific wavelength acts exclusively on the pigment located in the skin, without damaging the surrounding healthy tissue. This distinguishes the technique from others: there is no damage, no pain, no long rehabilitation period. The effect is long-lasting - with proper care, hyperpigmentation will no longer appear on the treated area.
Folk remedies for age spots on hands
If you are allergic to cosmetics, and laser therapy is expensive, then you should try traditional recipes to remove pigmentation on your hands.
Folk remedies for age spots on the hands are simple and affordable ways to quickly get rid of the problem. Such methods consist of the following ingredients:
- lemon juice . Mix 9 drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice with any baby cream. Makes an excellent hand skin whitening product.
- fresh cucumbers . Grate the vegetable and apply the mixture to your hands or dip them in a bowl of grated cucumbers. After this, rinse your hands with cool water and dry with a towel.
- kefir is an excellent whitening agent that is used as face and hand masks
- White clay . Sold in all pharmacies and supermarkets. Make a mixture and apply to your hands, after 15 minutes, rinse and lubricate the skin with any cream
Important: Do the procedures with applying creams and masks daily so that the result is effective and immediate.
How to whiten age spots on hands? Recipes
Many people panic when they develop age spots on their hands or face. Some people immediately spend a lot of money to have expensive procedures done in salons. But they don’t give immediate results; you need to do up to ten sessions, and not everyone has the means for this. Therefore, it is worth whitening age spots on your hands using simple and affordable recipes.
RECIPE 1 : Take half a teaspoon each of any clay, talcum powder and baking soda. Mix all these ingredients and dilute with 3% hydrogen peroxide to obtain the consistency of thick sour cream. Apply the mixture to the skin, hold for a few minutes and rinse with warm water.
Hydrogen peroxide is a versatile remedy that helps lighten your skin quickly. Therefore, this ingredient can be found in most recipes.
RECIPE 2: Dilute 3% hydrogen peroxide half and half with water. Soak a cotton swab in the solution and apply to the skin. Do this procedure once a week, as an addition to other recipes.
RECIPE 3: Mix sauerkraut juice with white clay and apply to skin. Keep it on for 15 minutes and rinse with water.
RECIPE 4: Take 25 drops of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia. Mix all this with two tablespoons of sour cream. Spread the resulting mixture onto your skin, wrap it in polyethylene and a large towel. After 25 minutes, wash off the mask and blot your hands with a dry cloth.
RECIPE 5: Prepare a whitening hand lotion - take one part vinegar (9%), vodka and half a part hydrogen peroxide. Mix the ingredients, add the juice of one lemon, stir and pour into a dark glass bottle. Lubricate your hands with this lotion twice a day. 10 minutes after application, rinse and apply any cream.
How to remove age spots on hands: tips and reviews
Every cosmetics manufacturer has a line of whitening creams. Their difference lies in composition and price. Each person chooses a product that suits his financial capabilities and personal requirements.
Back in Soviet times, Achromin cream was popular. The Bulgarian manufacturer of this cream still offers it to consumers who want to quickly get rid of age spots.
IMPORTANT: Reviews from people indicate that this is an effective remedy. But it contains hydroquinone, the use of which has been banned in many countries.
If you don’t know how to remove age spots on your hands, advice and reviews from people who have dealt with this problem will help you in this situation.
Currently, “Before and After” whitening cream is very popular. It contains no harmful substances, only natural ingredients and vegetable oils: corn, avocado and shea butter.
The following composition of this cream helps the skin regain its former healthy appearance:
- red algae extract
- licorice
- vitamin C and E
Try different recipes, masks and creams - something will definitely help! Help your hands stay youthful for a long time - protect them from the sun, so that later you don’t have to resort to expensive salon procedures.
Take care of your skin regularly and do not trigger the disease. If it appears, consult a doctor, otherwise it will be difficult to fight it later. Be healthy and take care of the skin of your hands and face!
What areas, besides the hands, can be treated with laser?
This method is suitable for lightening hyperpigmentation on the arms, neck, shoulders, back, and also on the face. Laser pigmentation removal is absolutely safe and effective - no matter how long ago the spot appeared.
To make an appointment for pigment spot removal in Moscow, call us or make an appointment online. Our clinic employs qualified doctors who will help you quickly deal with the problem that has arisen and will do everything to prevent this problem from arising again. Visit us at: st. Marshala Rybalko, 2k6, metro station Oktyabrskoye Pole.
POPULAR QUESTIONS
1. Is it possible to remove pigment spots and at the same time a tattoo on the arm? If you’re going to put your skin in order, then do it in full. I heard that tattoos are also removed with laser. This is true? And if so, how do they do it?
Yes it's true. Indeed, the laser method allows you to fight both natural pigmentation and pigment that was once introduced into the skin. To influence different shades, different attachments and different wavelengths are used. The dye, which was destroyed by laser radiation, is gradually eliminated from the body through the lymphatic system. Removing dark colors will take quite a lot of time - possibly several sessions.
2. Is it possible to remove age spots in summer? Or is it useless?
Indeed, it is better to undergo this procedure in autumn or winter. In spring and summer, the sun is very active, and this creates certain difficulties: after the recovery period has passed, the renewed skin will have to cope with harsh UV radiation. If you do not protect your skin with special products, new spots may appear.
