What are age spots?

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What are age spots?

Age spots are also known as liver spots, sun spots or solar lentigines (lentigo for only one). They are flat marks that develop on the skin. They appear in different shades of brown, tan, or black. Age spots are harmless, but it is important to see your doctor to confirm that they are not cancerous moles.

Age spots usually develop later in life on areas of the body that have had a lot of sun exposure, such as:

  • Face and neck
  • Back of the hands
  • Shoulders
  • Upper back
  • Tops of the feet

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