Selenium Deficiency and Age Spots: How This Mineral Affects Skin Health

What Are Age Spots and Why Do They Appear?

Age spots, also known as liver spots or solar lentigines, are flat brown, gray, or black spots that develop on areas of the skin frequently exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, shoulders, and arms. They are most common in adults over 50, but younger individuals can also develop age spots due to prolonged sun exposure.

Age spots form when the skin produces excess melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color. Factors such as UV radiation, aging, and genetic predisposition significantly contribute to their appearance.

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