Liver Problem Or Sun Damage? Posted: 04-30-07 06:55am
I am a 17 year old female, and have always
been affected by Spider Nevi.
I currently have around 20 on my arms and
on my hands, and have previously had them
on my face, neck and belly. I know these
are not spots of any other kind.
I have always been told by my father, a
practicing GP, that they are nothing to
worry about and are simply a result of sun
exposure.
However, my friend who is studying
medicine recently warned me that these can
be the sign of an underlying disease,
namely Cirrhosis.
I also read that they can occur because of
pregnancy or use of contraceptive pills,
but I do not use oral contraceptives and
am definitely not pregnant. And I have
been getting them all my life, so I doubt
this has any relevance to me.
I wanted to know whether Spider Nevi are
often seen on people as a result of sun
damage to the skin, or if it is more
likely to be a result of another
condition.
