A friend told Hua Zi that as he grew older, he found that more and more “black spots” appeared on his hands, arms, face and other parts, but they did not hurt It doesn’t itch, does it affect your health?
Hua Zi said that these “dark spots” he referred to basically appear in every elderly person. With aging, some dark brown spots will gradually appear on the skin Blocks, often called age spots. This is a benign skin condition and the risk of exacerbation is not high, but care should be taken to avoid the associated risks.
First, why do age spots appear?
Age-related plaques, officially known as seborrheic keratosis, are benign basal cell tumors of the skin that typically appear round Shaped or oval papules or plaques, brown or black in color, with varying degrees of keratinization visible on the surface of the plaques, hard and rough to the touch.
In people over 50 years old, the probability of developing age spots can reach 80%~100%. And the older you get, the more and bigger your age spots will be. Etiological investigations show that senile plaques are related to long-term chronic ultraviolet radiation and genetic factors. However, age spots do not cause symptoms, nor are they contagious, just affect the appearance, not health.
Second, be alert to symptomatic age spots
Age plaques are not dangerous,but be aware that if plaques develop symptoms, such as pain, itching, or ruptures on the surface of plaques , or suddenly a large number of senile plaques appear, or the original senile plaques grow rapidly, you must be careful, it is likely to be other diseases.
If senile plaques are papular, they may be associated with some adenocarcinomas at the time of symptoms. If there are tumors in other parts of the body, it may also cause the rapid growth of age spots. Some melanomas are similar in appearance to age spots, but are at risk of becoming malignant, possibly transforming into melanoma.
Three, how to reduce the occurrence of age spots
1. Don’t overexposure to the sun: Human skin can synthesize vitamin D under sunlight, promote calcium absorption, and prevent osteoporosis, so many elderly people I like to bask in the sun. But excessive sun exposure can cause skin damage, increasing the likelihood of age spots.
About 1 hour of sun exposure a day is enough, and avoid the time when the sun is most intense, such as noon and afternoon. If you need to stay outdoors for a long time, sun protection is recommended. Young and middle-aged people who do not have age spots can use sunscreen to reduce the probability of age spots appearing after entering old age.
2. Pay attention to nutritional balance: Vitamin E and vitamin C can be anti-oxidant and help to delay skin aging. Eating more vegetables and fruits can reduce The appearance of age spots. It should be noted that protein and fat should also be properly ingested to ensure a balanced nutrition, which can promote the synthesis and repair of skin cells.
Generally speaking, eating more than 12 kinds of food per day and more than 25 kinds of food per week can ensure a balanced nutrition. It should be noted that reduce high-sugar diets, because excessive blood sugar can damage the skin and increase the occurrence of age spots.
3. Avoid stimulating age spots: If you already have age spots, do not touch, scratch, knead with your hands, Avoid repeatedly stimulating age spots, you can Reduces the risk of age spots worsening. If it affects the appearance, you can go to the hospital to remove it by laser, freezing, cutting and other methods.
4. Insist on exercising: No matter how old you are, you should adhere to exercising as much as you can, which can promote the body’s metabolism and blood circulation , provides more nutrients for skin cells, helps maintain the youthful state of the skin, maintains long-term vitality, and reduces the occurrence of age spots.
To sum up, age spots inevitably appear on the skin as we age. Age spots are benign skin conditions that don’t usually get worse, but be wary of age spots that show symptoms. Through a healthy lifestyle, you can reduce and delay the occurrence of age spots. I am Huazi, a pharmacist. Welcome to follow me and share more health knowledge.