Condition
Sun-induced skin changes - liver spots
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 29 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Liver spots are flat brown-black spots that usually occur in sun-exposed areas of the body.
- They are unrelated to the liver or liver function.
Alternative names
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.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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