This report covers three types of blemishes: Liver spots, purpura, and seborrheic keratoses.
"Liver spots" (known as lentigos, or sun-induced pigmented lesions) are flat brown spots on the skin. Despite the common name, these blemishes have nothing to do with the liver. Instead, they are almost universal signs of aging. Occurring most noticeably on the hands and face, these blemishes tend to enlarge and darken over time. The extent and severity of the spots are determined by...
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As you age, your skin undergoes progressive changes:The cells divide more slowly, and the inner layer of skin (the dermis) starts to thin. Fat cells... Read more »
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Overview:As you age, your skin undergoes progressive changes:The cells divide more slowly, and the inner layer of skin starts to thin. The thinning... Read more »
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