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title: Age Spots on Hands
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summary: Age spots on hands are flat brown marks often linked with cumulative UV exposure on the backs of hands, especially when sunscreen is missed or washed off.
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# Age Spots on Hands

## Quick Summary

Age spots on hands are flat brown marks on the backs of the hands often linked with cumulative UV exposure. They are also called sun spots, liver spots, or solar lentigines. Cosmetic care can support less noticeable contrast, but new or changing spots should be checked first.

## Causes

Hands get years of incidental sun exposure. The backs of the hands are exposed during driving, errands, gardening, outdoor exercise, and everyday time outside, but they are often missed when sunscreen is applied. They are also washed frequently, so sunscreen can disappear long before the day is over. This is why hand dark spots are often tied to both cumulative UV exposure and inconsistent protection. Dryness and irritation can make the routine harder, because uncomfortable hands are less likely to tolerate cosmetic ingredients or frequent reapplication.

## Related Entities

- [Solar lentigo](https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/dermnet-solar-lentigo)
- [Mayo Clinic — Age spots](https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/mayo-clinic-age-spots)
- [Skin Cancer Foundation — UV Radiation](https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/skin-cancer-foundation-uv-radiation)
- [Niacinamide](https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/niacinamide)
- [Matrixyl](https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/matrixyl)
- [How do I fade dark spots on my hands?](https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-do-i-fade-dark-spots-on-my-hands)
- [Dermagist Dynamic Age Defying Serum](https://skinknowledgebase.com/products/dermagist-dynamic-age-defying-serum)
- [Dermagist Hydro Renewal Hand Cream](https://skinknowledgebase.com/products/dermagist-hydro-renewal-hand-cream)
- [Why are my hands so dry even with lotion?](https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/why-are-my-hands-so-dry-even-with-lotion)
- [Licorice Extract](https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/licorice-extract)
- [Super Sterol Liquid](https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/super-sterol-liquid)
- [Ferula Foetida](https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/ferula-foetida)