Question 1

the past few months, i've been frequently experiencing swollen feet & ankles. no pain, just discomfort, sometimes itchy & bad rash (like liver spots)

Accepted Answer

Check it up: You need an evaluation,  few lab test , history and physical examination can determine the cause of your symptoms

Question 2

light brown- yellow dollar coin size spot between index finger & thumb. not raised, not itchy nor dry. not a liver spot. 2-3weeks to disappear.

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Hard to tell what the problem was due to without seeing it. But if it went away without a trace and you feel well i would only continue to inspect your body for any other outbreaks then if it happens again you should see a physician right away.

Question 3

what can cause faint "liver spots"?

Accepted Answer

Sun exposed skin: Liver spots are flat usually brown spots that appear on the skin in areas of the body that are exposed to  the sun.  They have nothing to do with the liver or liver function.

Question 4

are there long-term effects of liver spots?

Accepted Answer

Sun damage: What most people refer to as "liver spots" are in actuality manifestations of sun damage to the skin call solar (sun-induced) lentigos. In and of themselves they are not dangerous, but they do indicate that a person has had extensive sun exposure. Protect your skin with gloves, and daily sun block SPF 30 or more that blocks uva and uvb rays.

Question 5

sudden outbreak of liver spots, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Lay term: That is not a medical term and it is not possible to know what you are referring to or where they are.  For healthy skin in general drink plenty of water, avoid the sun, avoid alcohol, get sleep, and avoid stress.

Question 6

could i be getting liver spots on my foreskin?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but get checked: Yes, you can develop normal "spots" on the foreskin over time. But, you can also develop penile cancer or even melenoma. You should have a healt care provider take a look.

Question 7

is it bad luck or bad genes that made me develop liver spots?

Accepted Answer

Neither: It is sun exposure, and the fact that you have lived long enough to develop them.  Liver spots are a "mark of maturity", and while they are cosmetically unacceptable to some people, they are of no concern unless they itch, bleed, or change color abruptly.

Question 8

why do old people get bigger liver spots and young people just have freckles?

Accepted Answer

Large liver spots: On areas of the skin that have years of frequent and prolonged sun exposure, age spots appear when melanin becomes "clumped" or is produced in particularly high concentrations. In addition to sun exposure, simply becoming older can cause the extra production of melanin. Thus, the aging process and repeated sun exposure over the years increases the size of the liver spot.

Question 9

please tell me if there is any connection between liver spots and liver disease?

Accepted Answer

None: The brown spots on older folks' hands simply remind the superstitious of the human liver.

Question 10

what are liver spots?

Accepted Answer

Skin pigmentation: "liver spots' also called age spots are solar lentigenes, i.E, uv induced skin pigmentation.  These are harmless, other than being a cosmetic issue.  The spots are not due to liver disease.  For more information consult the following website:
http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/age-spots/ds00912.

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The past few months, i've been frequently experiencing swollen feet & ankles. no pain, just discomfort, sometimes itchy & bad rash (like liver spots)

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Light brown- yellow dollar coin size spot between index finger & thumb. not raised, not itchy nor dry. not a liver spot. 2-3weeks to disappear.

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What can cause faint "liver spots"?

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Are there long-term effects of liver spots?

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Sudden outbreak of liver spots, what's wrong?

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Could i be getting liver spots on my foreskin?

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Is it bad luck or bad genes that made me develop liver spots?

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Why do old people get bigger liver spots and young people just have freckles?

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Please tell me if there is any connection between liver spots and liver disease?

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What are liver spots?

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