Liver spots
Alternative names
Sun-induced skin changes - liver spots; Senile lentigines; Lentigos; Skin spots - aging; Age spots
Definition
Liver spots are flat brown-black spots that usually occur in sun-exposed areas of the body. They are also called age spots. They are unrelated to the liver or liver function.
Last revised: December 4, 2012
by Janet G. Derge, M.D.
by Janet G. Derge, M.D.
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