Why do I have more freckles on my tummy now that I gained weight?

[Sarahslater3738]

I gained a lot of weight last year and since covid… not doing great in the guy department… just curious why do my freckles show more with the weight gain?

[Massageman]

Only two things come to mind immediately.

1. Possibly weight-related- (possible but not highly likely) micro-capillaries might burst and cause teeny-tiny pockets of blood that look like freckles.
2. Not weight-related - Spots of melanin in your skin gather together, and look like a darker spot (freckle) because, well, they are. Our skin is not 100% evenly endowed with melanin, and bumps, bruises, and scars typically heal with less than their original melanin level.

If this is of a concern to you, I'd suggest seeing a dermatologist recommended by your family doctor.

[TommyMountainFigure]

It might be to do with the foods you are eating.

Are you consuming Monosodium Glutamate for example? Things like fast foods, , pizzas, .. High fat, high salt can all contribute to spots appearing on your body.

Just a thought but.. never mind.. I just read through your response to 'being in the sun.'. Yes.. That could also be a factor.

[Anonymous]

If that really is your belly in the second pic that Is a great belly. Does it see a lot of sun? Maybe that’s why there are more freckles. More belly, more surfaces area for the sun to hit. Sun tan can cause some people freckles.

[DavidRaul]

Well i really don't think its weight related. There are a lot of reasons it may occur but weight isn't one of them and you shouldn't be worried about it.

[bowenw]

More sun?

[Sarahslater3738]

I have been getting more sun.

[bowenw]

I get more freckles when I get more sun. That could be why you have more and not related to weight.

[Sarahslater3738]

Yea maybe

[bowenw]

It doesn't seem like you have an unusual number of freckles. Do you have them on your face and arms too? That's where I get most of mine.

[Nahid1707]

It’s okay to have

[cootjuhh]

lovely piercing 😍