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| Alternative Names: | Sun-induced skin changes - liver spots; Senile lentigines; Lentigos; Skin spots - aging; Age spots
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| Symptoms: | - Skin lesion that is a painless, flat patch or macule (area of skin color change)
- Light brown to black
- Usually located on the hands, arms, or forehead
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| 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.
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Review Date: 4/17/2003
Reviewed By: Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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