What Causes Brown Spots on the Hands & Face?
Here’s a look at what causes brown spots on the face and hands. They are sometimes referred to as age or liver spots. There are actually several possible causes, but the most common one is overexposure to the sun. After we look at the causes of age spots, liver spots, let’s see How to Get Rid of Brown Spots on Hands and Face. **UV Rays Produce Melanin UV rays of sunlight stimulate the production of the pigment melanin. Melanin comes in many colors, depending on a person’s genetics and family heritage. Brown is the most common color, but red and black are not all that unusual. The hands and face are typically exposed to more sunlight than any other part of the body. So, those are the areas more likely to be affected by liver spots. **No “Liver Spots” Here’s a quick note about the things that do not cause liver or age spots. They are not caused by damage to the liver. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying health problem, although inadequate nutrient intake over the course of a
