Have you noticed any that doesn't heal?
Freezing the spots with liquid nitrogen (common for SKs and AKs). Curettage: Scraping the growth off the surface of the skin. Topical Retinoids: To help with texture and pigmentation.
Usually smooth, but they can become dry if the surrounding skin is dehydrated. Cause: Cumulative sun exposure over many decades. 4. Nummular Eczema Brown Dry Skin Patches On My Back Age 67
The spot is changing in size, shape, or color, or it begins to bleed, itch, or crust. 🩺 Potential Treatments
Distinct, circular brown or reddish-brown sores. Have you noticed any that doesn't heal
The patch has multiple colors (shades of tan, brown, black, or even blue/red).
Often called "barnacles of aging," these are the most common cause of crusty, brown patches in older adults. Topical Retinoids: To help with texture and pigmentation
I am an AI, not a doctor. Skin lesions in older adults should always be evaluated by a healthcare professional to rule out malignancy. To help you figure out the next step, could you tell me: Are the patches itchy or painful ? Do they feel raised/bumpy or are they completely flat ?