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Try kombucha tea……
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> I am a 53 year old male. Recently I have noticed several dark spots on my > face. The dermatologist said that there was nothing to worry about, i.e. they > are not cancerous. Are they what people call liver spots? If so, why do they > appear? Living in the rainy Northwest, the cause could not be too much sun. > What is the best way to get rid of them? I assume that, if the cause is > internal, just applying a cream would not really get rid of them. Thanks for > any advice.
Hi I kind of doubt that they are liver spots which are an accumulation of intracellular garbage called lipofuscin. They seem more likely to be a pigment problem from excess melanin production, but your doctor should be able to tell for sure. One way to tell is to try DMAE which over time gets rid of lipofuscin deposits. It’s found in MindMax available from http://www.naturalhealthconsult.com BTW, lipofuscin builds up in the brain and contributes to senility! Gerry
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I am a 53 year old male. Recently I have noticed several dark spots on my face. The dermatologist said that there was nothing to worry about, i.e. they are not cancerous. Are they what people call liver spots? If so, why do they appear? Living in the rainy Northwest, the cause could not be too much sun. What is the best way to get rid of them? I assume that, if the cause is internal, just applying a cream would not really get rid of them. Thanks for any advice.
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Hello, First for all other readers, changes to the skin need to be checked by a doctor as skin cancers can be quickly cured if treated early. It sounds like you have the start of liver spots. They are the natural result of aging of the skin. There is usually no way of reversing this natural ageing. However some Essential oils can help stop, or at least slow down the effect. In some cases they will even reverse the effect, but as with all Essential oil treatments they are not mirical cures. The blend I would surgest is; Eucalyptus Lemon {Eucalyptus Citriodora} 5 drops Lavender {Lavendula Angustifolia} 5 drops Carrot seed {Daccus Carota} 5 drops Chamomile Roman {Anthemis Nobilis} 5 drops this is diluted to 5% in a carrier oil of 50% Apricot Kernal and 50% Borage seed. {20ml Total} For a female the lavender can be changed to Rose Otto 3 drops Rosewood 2 drops This blend can be gently massaged into the skin on the face and neck, but ensure none goes into the eyes. >I am a 53 year old male. Recently I have noticed several dark spots on my >face. The dermatologist said that there was nothing to worry about, i.e. they >are not cancerous. Are they what people call liver spots? If so, why do they >appear? Living in the rainy Northwest, the cause could not be too much sun. >What is the best way to get rid of them? I assume that, if the cause is >internal, just applying a cream would not really get rid of them. Thanks for >any advice.
Ian Hunter Aromatherapy E-Mail Discussion Group http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hunters/index.html
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> I am a 53 year old male. Recently I have noticed several dark spots on my > face. The dermatologist said that there was nothing to worry about, i.e. they > are not cancerous. Are they what people call liver spots? If so, why do they > appear? Living in the rainy Northwest, the cause could not be too much sun. > What is the best way to get rid of them? I assume that, if the cause is > internal, just applying a cream would not really get rid of them. Thanks for > any advice.
Even though they appear not to be from sunlight, you might try topical retinoic acid. N Engl J Med 1992 Feb 6;326(6):368-374 Topical tretinoin (retinoic acid) treatment for liver spots associated with photodamage. Here is an abstract of a related review article which you perhaps should investigate. Clin Geriatr Med 1993 Feb;9(1):209-229 Dermatologic and cosmetic concerns of the older woman. Bolognia JL Department of Dermatology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut. The cutaneous signs of aging including wrinkles, solar lentigines ("liver spots"), and telangiectasias are primarily the result of repeated exposures to ultraviolet light (photoaging). Chronologic aging, and in women, estrogen withdrawal also exert an effect on the structure and function of the epidermis and dermis. In this article, the relative roles of these three factors are discussed, as are the most common skin lesions found in the older woman. Lastly, the therapeutic options available for the treatment of these age-associated cutaneous disorders are outlined. –Tom Tom Matthews The LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION – http://www.lef.org – 800-841-5433 A non-profit membership organization dedicated to the extension of the healthy human lifespan through ground breaking research, innovative ideas and practical methods. LIFE EXTENSION MAGAZINE – The ultimate source for new health and medical findings from around the world.
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