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):
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.
Review Date: 10/29/2004
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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