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Liver spots

Alternative Names: Sun-induced skin changes - liver spots; Senile or solar lentigines; Skin spots - aging; Age spots Symptoms: The main symptom is a skin lesion that is a painless, flat patch or macule (area of skin color change): Text Continues Below Usual color: light brown to black Usual location: hands, arms, or forehead Signs and tests: A diagnosis is based on the appearance of the skin, especially if the patient is over 40 and has had a lot of sun exposure over the years.

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