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Dark spots on your legs, or hyperpigmentation, can be caused by many factors. There are many ways to remove dark spots, including home remedies, OTC treatments, and laser treatments.
Brown spots on the legs can be an early sign of vein disorder, known as chronic venous insufficiency. Our veins contain one-way valves that open as blood flows toward heart and close to stop blood from flowing backward.
Aging spots on the legs, also called age spots, liver spots, or solar lentigo, are a very common and normal part of aging. They look like large brown freckles and can show up almost anywhere that the skin experiences exposure to the sun.
To treat dark spots on the legs, opt for OTC topicals and prescription creams such as hydroquinone, retinol and tretinoin that inhibit melanin formation and promote cell turnover – both are effective. Lastly, natural home remedies for dark spots include aloe vera gel and vitamin C.
Skin discoloration on the legs can occur for several reasons including psoriasis, sunburn, and vitiligo. Some causes are temporary and will clear up independently, while others may require...
Skin manifestations from vasculitis—what's known as cutaneous vasculitis—commonly arise on the lower legs as purple, red, or brown bumps. However, other locations and findings, such as open sores, blisters, and patterns of skin discoloration, are also possible. Alex Liew / Getty Images.
It can look like bruising, or it can be brownish or rust-colored. It may be harder to spot if you have a dark skin tone. Over time, the discoloration may become darker and look nearly black....
Skin lesions may look like bumps or patches, or they may be smooth. They may be a different color or texture compared to nearby skin. Common causes include acne, cellulitis, and chickenpox. This article looks at 20 types of skin lesions, their causes, pictures, and their treatment.
Venous stasis dermatitis happens when blood collects in the lower legs (or sometimes in the arms). This blood pooling (known as stasis) may be due to chronic venous insufficiency. Veins can stretch and they have valves that keep blood moving the right direction.
Age spots are small, flat dark areas on the skin. They vary in size and usually appear on areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, shoulders and arms. Age spots are also called sunspots, liver spots and solar lentigines.