Ok, I had to ask!!

Freckles and spots on older people's hands, often referred to as age spots or liver spots, are primarily caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, which leads to an overproduction of melanin in the skin. These spots typically appear on areas that have received the most sun exposure over the years, such as the hands, face, and arms. 

So I should not get natural Vitamin D via the sun. Huh. Anything else?

Ultraviolet (UV) Light: Prolonged exposure to UV rays from the sun or tanning beds accelerates melanin production in the skin.

Skin Changes: As people age, their skin becomes less capable of regenerating from sun exposure. This reduced ability to repair itself contributes to the development of age spots.

Family History: Genetics can play a role in how susceptible an individual is to developing freckles and age spots. Those with a family history of these skin changes may be more prone to them.

Fair Skin: Individuals with lighter skin types are generally more likely to develop age spots due to their skin's sensitivity to UV radiation.

History of Sunburns: Frequent or severe sunburns can increase the likelihood of developing age spots later in life.

Inflammatory Skin Conditions: Previous skin injuries, such as cuts or burns, can also lead to localized pigmentation changes.

Understanding these causes can help in taking preventive measures, such as using sunscreen and protective clothing, to minimize the appearance of these spots.

Effective treatments for age spots on hands include topical creams with ingredients like hydroquinone, retinoids, and vitamin C, which can lighten the spots over time.

I asked and there's the answers to what causes those spots and how can you get rid of them or prevent them.

My widdle bwain is busy all the time and I am curious about everything.

Lately I have been asking a lot of questions about aging. Why does this hurt when it did not use to hurt? Why are my knees giving me fits these days? How the heck do you keep pool water nice and warm in the winter time? Oh, that's a different topic. I'll get back to that at some point in time.

So, if you are wondering why older people (40's, 50's, 60's) get these spots, then you just got to learn what I got to learn. It's the sun's fault. Look out there all you sun-lovers!

I couldn’t figure out why the baseball kept getting bigger.

Then it hit me.