Spots on your hands can have different causes, and what they mean depends on their appearance, color, and other symptoms. Here’s a breakdown of common possibilities:
1. Age Spots (Liver Spots)
- Appearance: Flat, brown or black spots, usually on the back of the hands.
- Cause: Sun exposure over the years.
- Meaning: Harmless; just skin pigmentation changes with age.
2. Fungal Infections
- Appearance: White, red, or dark spots that may be itchy or scaly.
- Cause: Fungi like ringworm.
- Meaning: Needs antifungal treatment to clear.
3. Vitamin or Mineral Deficiency
- Appearance: White spots on nails (leukonychia) or sometimes hands.
- Cause: Lack of zinc, calcium, or protein.
- Meaning: Often minor, but adjusting diet can help.
4. Allergic Reactions or Irritation
- Appearance: Red or itchy spots, sometimes raised.
- Cause: Contact with soaps, detergents, or plants.
- Meaning: Usually temporary; avoid triggers.
5. Skin Conditions
- Examples include eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis.
- Appearance: Red, dry, flaky, or silvery spots.
- Cause: Immune or inflammatory reaction.
- Meaning: Can be managed with creams or medical advice.
When to See a Doctor
- Spots change quickly, bleed, or hurt.
- Persistent or spreading spots.
- Accompanied by other symptoms like fatigue, fever, or weight loss.
💡 Tip: Most spots on the hands are harmless, especially if they appear slowly over time (like age spots). But new or unusual spots should be checked by a dermatologist to rule out anything serious.
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