Changes in skin with age

Liver spots or age spots are a type of skin change that are associated with aging. The increased pigmentation may be brought on by exposure to sun, or other forms of ultraviolet light, or other unknown causes.

Review Date: 10/03/2005
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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