Collegium Antropologicum, these spots are officially called senile lentigo. An over-pigmentation of melanin causes them, and they usually start popping up at age 50 and over.
In the past, most people called them liver spots because they were erroneously associated with liver disease.Usually, they present as small, dark spots on parts of your body that’s exposed to the sun, including your face, arms, shoulders, and hands.
They may be as small as freckles or up to one-half inch in diameter. Frequently, they appear in clusters and make them more noticeable.These spots are a bit of a misnomer because young adults and even children can get them.
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