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What Do Brown Spots Around The Knee Post Exposure To Sun Suggest?
I got out of my hot tub last night to find brown spots on one of my legs? They are just on one leg around the knee area and don t itch at all, neither are they raised spots. I ve been in the sun this past week if that helps to give any clarity. I know it can t be age spots cause I m only 19.
Fri, 30 Dec 2022
Hello,
Brown spots around the knee joint may be because of conditions like sun exposure, hormonal changes, medications side effects, inflammation, spots can develop after an episode of eczema, acne, after an insect bite, diabetes mellitus and few cosmetic products like lotions may irritate the skin and cause brown spots.
Treatment depends upon the cause. The following are few treatment options:
1) Skin lightening creams like hydroquinone 3%
2) Laser treatment
3) Microdermabrasion
4) Cryotherapy
As they are not causing any kind of trouble, you can leave them as they are. Moreover, they are not on face or hands so it is not a cosmetic problem.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
Brown spots around the knee joint may be because of conditions like sun exposure, hormonal changes, medications side effects, inflammation, spots can develop after an episode of eczema, acne, after an insect bite, diabetes mellitus and few cosmetic products like lotions may irritate the skin and cause brown spots.
Treatment depends upon the cause. The following are few treatment options:
1) Skin lightening creams like hydroquinone 3%
2) Laser treatment
3) Microdermabrasion
4) Cryotherapy
As they are not causing any kind of trouble, you can leave them as they are. Moreover, they are not on face or hands so it is not a cosmetic problem.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
I find this answer helpful
Hello,
A few causes of your pigmented spots on your knees may be tanning due to sun, insect bites, allergy, and irritant contact dermatitis. My recommendations to those who come to my clinic with similar symptoms are topical application of Kojic acid cream on the spots. Melalite cream can be applied on the spots. Apply moisturizers if the area is dry. If the spots don't fade away in 1 or 2 months, approach a dermatologist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
A few causes of your pigmented spots on your knees may be tanning due to sun, insect bites, allergy, and irritant contact dermatitis. My recommendations to those who come to my clinic with similar symptoms are topical application of Kojic acid cream on the spots. Melalite cream can be applied on the spots. Apply moisturizers if the area is dry. If the spots don't fade away in 1 or 2 months, approach a dermatologist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
I find this answer helpful
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