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Liver spots

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Lentigo, solar on the back
Lentigo, solar on the back
Lentigo, solar with erythema on the arm
Lentigo, solar with erythema on the arm
Alternative Names

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


Symptoms

The main symptom is a skin lesion that is a painless, flat patch or macule (area of skin color change):

  • Usual color: light brown to black
  • Usual location: hands, arms, or forehead

Signs and tests

A diagnosis is based on the appearance of the skin, especially if the patient is over 40 and has had a lot of sun exposure over the years.


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.

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