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Lentigo, solar on the back

Lentigo, solar with erythema on the arm

Sun-induced skin changes - liver spots; Senile or solar lentigines; Skin spots - aging; Age spots

Protect your skin from the sun by taking the following precautions:

• Wear protective clothing such as hats, long-sleeved shirts, long skirts, or pants.
• Use sunglasses to protect the eyes.
• Sunlight is most intense at midday, so try to avoid exposure during these hours.
• Use high quality sunscreens, preferably with SPF (sun protection factor) ratings of at least 15. Apply sunscreen at least a half hour before exposure, and reapply frequently. Use sunscreen in the winter, too.

Review Date: 10/26/2006
Reviewed By: Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.