Mysterious, Numerous Brown Spots Overnight Posted: 05-09-06 19:28pm
Hello,
i noticed a lot of small brown spots on my
right hand between my index finger and my
thumb, spreading up to the cuticle on my
thumb. It appeared overnight. There are
about 20-30 of them, it looks like sun
spot freckles. I was thinking maybe I
had an allergic reaction to something, but
it does not itch or hurt and it's been
about 3 weeks now, it's not getting
lighter. On my left hand in the same
area, I have only a few but are almost the
same color as my skin. Any idea anyone?
And also, should I go to a general doctor
or dermatologist??? I'm thinking
dermatologist....
|
jtothek
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Jun 2006 Posts: 2
Numerous Brown Spots On Hand Posted: 06-06-06 16:13pm
Hi- I was searching the internet for
information on the above and only found
your question regarding what is a
condition I also have on the top of my
left hand. The small brown spots
appeared overnight and have not gone away
- i've only had them for a couple of days
but I am very concerened. The only
information I can find in cyberspace is
related to liverspots which I believe I am
too young to acquire, I am 32, and also
don't pertain to this situation as these
spots are quite smaller and appeared all
at once.
Did you find any information and/or did
you ever seek medical help?
Thanks for your time...
|
skinquestion
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 1
Spots Posted: 06-26-06 17:20pm
I noticed a couple days ago, these spots
that seem to be the same as you describe.
The appeared overnight and there are
several of them. They are very small but
there are several. I have been out in the
sun alot lately but these spots are on my
lower abdomen and a few more have appeared
up closer to my chest. My darkest tan
seems to be on my shoulders and back so
i'm not sure what these are. I'm a
little scared that they be skin cancer.
I don't beleive these are age spots, since
I am only 30. I will probably go to the
doctor next week to see what they say, but
just curious if you found anthing about
your spots? Thanks , and best of luck.
|
tut078620
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 May 2006 Posts: 2
Posted: 06-26-06 20:53pm
My spots went away about 1-2 weeks after
that post. I think I got it from being
in the really bright sun about 5 hours
straight that day. I did not find
anything regarding the spots.
Good luck. I was about to go to the
doctor after a few weeks, but they went
away, I guess it may have been some type
of allergic reaction.
|
jtothek
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Jun 2006 Posts: 2
Small Numerous Brown Spots Posted: 06-27-06 14:08pm
Hi, I still have the brown spots on my
left hand but they seem to be getting
lighter....I think it's strange that I
don't have them anywhere else as there are
other parts of my body that receive more
sun. I do not have health insurance so I
am not planning on going to the doctor
unless they get darker or more appear. I
am just monitoring the situation by
applying sunscreen to that area when I am
going to be in the sun for a long amount
of time. Please let me know if you find
anything out and good luck.
|
puni001
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Chicago
Nervous Posted: 08-04-07 18:23pm
What the hell are these spots on my hand?
I noticed 7 or 8 little spots on my index
and pinky finger that are brown. They are
not raised, don't itch, nothing. They just
appeared it seems overnight. I've had
them for 3 weeks now and I believe they
are getting lighter, but I still don't
know what from.
I've changed my diet to cut most carbs and
eating more protein so that might have
somthing to do with it. I thought eating
tuna might play a role, but I only eat it
every other day so mercury poisioning is
out of the question.
I think I may stick to eating fruits and
veggies for a week to see if that helps!
If not, I'm going to the dermatologist
ASAP!
|
thebigone
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 1
No answers to small brown spots? Posted: 01-25-08 20:44pm
I have had these small, raised brown spots
on my hand too. They have the diameter of
a small pin or needle, but are noticeable
because they appear in clusters. They
appear on the palm area, around the
fingers. Usually 20-30 on one hand, and a
few on the other.
I have had this condition for years. I
used to smoke, and I thought they were
nicotine spots. But I quit more than 6
months ago, and they still come. They
appear, and then they disappear, then
reappear, sometimes in different places.
I sometimes use an exacto blade and simply
slice them off - they are not very deep
into the skin, I mean if you tried to just
cut it off it only 1 or 2 layers deep, it
does not bleed. They sometimes appear
with tiny bubbles nearby which are not
white, but which contain clear fluid (I
don't slice those anymore!).
I wonder what these are, too. Surprised to
see a few people report this but no
answers. I only found this, like others,
because I was searching to see what they
were, so I described them hoping future
searchers would find the same result -
maybe someone will reply... or I guess I
am off to the dermatologist.
|
Fairy*Godmother
Supporter
Joined: 11 Oct 2003 Posts: 1423 Location: , Georgia USA
Thanks: 61
Thanked:76
Hi Posted: 01-25-08 20:52pm
Hello all, from what I have read above,
you all seem to have hte same dark spots
which look like large freckles type
places? These indeed are called "liver" or
age spots and are caused from the sun. Not
srue of your ages, but accordding to my
dermotologist, whom I see EVERY year says
you can get them at any age. I've had so
many moles and places removed, not to
mention malignamt melanoma in 2000. I have
the age spots, yes I'm 50, but you'd never
know it from looking at me...just my
hands! I've had several of these spots
frozen from my face and neck area. I also
have them on my legs and arms....its from
sun. There are fading creams you can buy,
but save your $. These take time and lots
of it. I am going to have several places
frozen off this year as well. Hope the
ones you guys have will fade and you won't
have them as bad as poor OLD
Fairy*Godmother...........who you calling
OLD???????????????These are not bumps
filled with anything like puni001 is
describing...the ones I'm referring to are
"age/liver spots. Hugs to all!
|
unepoire
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Posts: 1
same thing Posted: 08-11-08 14:13pm
hi, i have the same thing! on the top of
my right hand i have about 20 small brown
spots that are most similar to freckles;
they are not painful, itchy, elevated, or
anything like that. On my left hand i have
a few as well, but they are much much
lighter. i was in strong sun for about 5
hours two weeks ago, and they appeared
seemingly overnight sometime after that.
i feel like they are fading, though i'm
not 100% positive because if they are it
is a very slow process. the only
information i was able to find online was
dealing with age spots; i'm pretty sure
i'm too young to have those, and i always
wear sunscreen anyway (though the tops of
my hands would be the only place i neglect
to do so all the time, i'd say).
i am really hoping mine are going to fade
like two people before me in this
thread...probably it is just from
overexposure to the sun. i am on the birth
control pill, and i think a side effect is
extra sun sensitivity, so if these fade
i'll probably attribute it to that and be
extra careful with applying sunscreen
EVERYWHERE
did anyone actually go see a doctor about
this?
|
ympshop
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Sep 2008 Posts: 1
Posted: 09-02-08 21:28pm
Hello! I had the same thing on my right
hand between my thumb and index finger.
The spots faded about a week ago, and then
just today I noticed more spots coming in
the same place, but on my left hand now! I
also have a brown line along the bottom of
my left thumb!!?? It's really strange
that they went away on one hand, but then
came back on the other, and the brown spot
at the bottom of my thumb is even more
weird! I was wondering if anyone went to
see a doctor or found anything more out
about this?? Thank you!
|
zurichboy28
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 1
Posted: 09-03-08 16:22pm
I am having the exact thing on both my
hands! In the same place, very strange. I
have not been in the sun... could this be
to do with too much alcohol? Not enough
water? Honest to god, I have no idea what
this is... could it be stress related? I
have a few of the same kind of blury spots
on my index and middle finger...
Curious if anyone has had the same issue
and seen a doctor...
