SKINIPEDIA - Skin Photos Collection: Age (liver) Spots

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These pesky brown spots are not really caused by aging, though they do multiply as you age. They're the result of skin sun exposure, which is why they tend to appear on areas that get a lot of sun, such as the face, hands, and chest. Bleaching creams, acid peels, and light-based treatments may lessen their appearance. To rule out serious skin conditions such as melanoma, see a dermatologist for proper identification.

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Liver spots (also known as "Solar lentigo","Lentigo senilis", "Old age spot,") are blemishes on the skin associated with aging and exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. They range in color from light brown to red or black and are located in areas most often exposed to the sun, particularly the hands, face, shoulders, arms and forehead, and the head if bald

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