Skin problems & possible solutions

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I was looking for another timely article that was in today's paper, but as I

usually try to find the author and original author to give credit to and I ran

across this article, about possible skin diseases and other areas of the skin.

I will post the rather lenghty article in a small portion, as it is quite

lengthy, but I give you the option of reading it - or not. There is also a

mention of Vitamin D and how much is healthful. That subject has come up

several times in the past month and even before, so if you take Vitamin D3, then

you should use it sparingly and not overkill. I use it faithfully, but I have a

doctor's prescription for it and take it once a month. Speak to your doctor

about your own needs.

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Liver Spots

Liver spots (medically referred to as lentigos or sun-induced or pigmented

lesions) are flat brown spots on the skin. They are almost universal signs of

aging. Occurring most noticeably on the hands and face, these blemishes tend to

enlarge and darken over time. The extent and severity of the spots are

determined by a combination of skin type, sun exposure, and age. These spots are

harmless, but should be distinguished from lentigo maligna, which is an early

sign of melanoma.

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Seborrheic Keratoses

Seborrheic keratoses, (also called seborrheic warts), are among the most common

skin disorders in older adults. Their cause or causes are unknown. They usually

appear on the head, neck, or trunk and can range in size from 0.2 cm to 3 cm (a

little over an inch). They are well defined and appear to be pasted onto the

skin, but their appearance can vary widely:

a.. They can be smooth with tiny, round, pearl-like formations embedded in

them.

b.. They can be rough and warty.

c.. They can be brown or black.

Seborrheic keratoses sometimes look like melanoma, since they can have an

irregular border, but they are always benign. A dermatologist can tell the

difference between them, although experts warn that melanomas may " hide " among

these benign lesions and go unnoticed without close inspection. In general,

seborrheic keratoses have a uniform appearance while melanomas often have a

smooth surface that varies in height, color density, and shading. In some cases,

keratoses may cause itching or irritation. They can be easily removed with

surgery or freezing. Vitamin D3 ointment is also showing promise in clinical

trials.

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FYI,

Lottie Duthu