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    Sun spots are another common phrase for ‘age spots’ or ‘brown spots’. They are also called lentigos or solar lentigines. They appear on our skin in areas typically exposed to the sun. As the sun damages our skin over time, we will develop melanin deposits, causing sun spots. Wearing sunscreen can help prevent the development of sun spots.

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    Have any unusual spots checked by a dermatologist as they may be a sign of skin cancer.

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     no pain no gain

    My doctor did the setting pretty high and it does hurt. He ...[more]
    New York, NY Jan 22, 2011

     Younger Hands in One Visit

    I decided to do something about the spots on my hands, becau...[more]
    Dallas, TX Dec 21, 2010

     A Much Needed Improvement

    I’m in my mid 50s and I’ve started to see some dark spots on...[more]
    Camarillo, CA Dec 14, 2010
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    Q: What is photo-damage?
    Photo damage or sun damage is the process by which the... [Read More]
    Q: What is the Epidermis?
    Lying above the dermis is the epidermis which is entirely... [Read More]
    Q: What is Hypopigmentation?
    Hypopigmentation is the loss of color in the skin due to the... [Read More]
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