Continue with the process until the age spots fade. It is also advisable to apply a little oil on acne prone regions to help keep them at bay. You can also use it as a basic moisturizer by adding about six drops of frankincense essential oil per each ounce of a base moisturizer. For the base, you can use a simple unscented lotion, or a skin-lightening cream that targets age spots. Seek lotions that contain natural brightening agents such as alpha-hydroxy acids, ellagic acid, retinoids or vitamin C.
Blood clots can cause swelling in the veins of your neck or arms, but this is rare. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which you develop a blood clot in a vein deep in your body. This is one of the two types of thrombophlebitis.
Your hands and feet are part of this system, and so there is more blood flow out to the capillaries, which can mean that your fingers and hands swell. Your feet swell as much as a full shoe size during a long walk or run, so it isn't surprising that your hands also swell.