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Aging spots - should you be concerned
David Cohen, M.D.Published 24 December 20041 min read
Key points
- Age spots (liver spots) are very common and are usually nothing to worry about.
- Be sure to let your doctor know if you notice any unusual spots, however.
- Some signs of possible Malignant melanoma include irregular shape, irregular borders, dark colors, multiple colors, large size, or any changing spot.
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Age spots (liver spots) are very common and are usually nothing to worry about. Be sure to let your doctor know if you notice any unusual spots, however. Some signs of possible Malignant melanoma include irregular shape, irregular borders, dark colors, multiple colors, large size, or any changing spot.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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