Brown Spots on Hands Appeared Overnight

[30Healthy]

I am a very healthy 30 year old woman. 2 days ago, I noticed approx. 20 small brown spots appeared on the back of my right hand. One day the skin in that area was smooth and even toned, the next day...spots! They are located between my thumb and index finger (and only a few are on the left hand in the same location).

I take a lot of vitamins and supplements, eat a low fat, high protein diet, exercise 5 days a week, don't smoke, rarely drink and have one latte a day! There is not much sun exposure where I live, but when its nice, I wear sunscreen.

What could be causing the dramatic onset of these spots and should I be concerned?

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi.

Have you been using any new brand of lotions or creams lately?

Are these spots flat or elevated?

This may not be something that may need urgent attention however, as we can not ascertain the cause of these spots, it is best to have these assessed by a dermatologist early on. Their location may give a clue to their cause. If you have been exposed to some soaps or some chemicals lately, then these may help explain the cause.

[xyt]

Hi,

I have the same condition and I just recalled I was sampling some Grapefruit and Lemon Lotion on my hand 3 days prior to the brown spots appear. I was given an excessive amount of the lotion. That might be the cause for my case. Is there a remedy for this?