How to Get Rid of Brown Spots on the Legs

Vitamin-E may be used to decreased the appearance of liver spots.

Brown spots on the legs are often thought to be caused by the accumulation of melatonin in the upper layers of the skin. Also known as liver spots, these benign skin lesions may also be caused by pregnancy, injury acne and excessive sun exposure. Liver spots are not dangerous but can be unsightly and, in rare instances, can make the detection of skin cancers more difficult. However, there are numerous ways to help lessen their appearance.

Things You'll Need

• Vitamin-E
• Cotton Balls
• Towels
• Fresh Lemons
• Yogurt
• Bleaching Cream
• PotatoCucumber
• Blender
• Water

Instructions

1. Apply a bleaching cream or lotion to the affected area. Clean the skin first and massage the cream into the leg until it is absorbed.

2. Massage Vitamin-E oil on your leg. Vitamin-E can help reduce the hyperpigmentation that leads to liver spots. Vitamin-E lotion and oil are readily available at pharmacies and supermarkets.

3. Cut a fresh lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a small bowl. Dip a cotton ball into the juice, squeeze out the excess, and gently rub the lemon juice on the liver spot. Lemon contains enzymes that act as a natural bleaching agent.

4. Mix two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, one small potato that has been peeled and half a cucumber with one tablespoon of yogurt in a small bowl. Mix and pour into a blender and combine on a low setting until the ingredients form a smooth paste. Apply this to the affected leg and cover with two damp, hot towels and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to use fresh lemon, instead of concentrated lemon juice, since the latter can contain additives that cause skin irritation.

• If the area around the brown spot appears to change or you develop new symptoms, contact your doctor.

References

• Liver Spots
• Hyperpigmentation

Resources

• SAMPAR Spot Lightener