Lentigines
Lentigines are flat brown-black spots that usually occur in sun-exposed areas. Although most frequently called liver spots, they are unrelated to the liver or liver function. They are also called age spots.
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.
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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