A lentigo, sometimes called an age spot or freckle, is the result
of cumulative damage to the skin by sunlight. It consists of flat
spots with increased pigmentation. Some spots may be fairly light,
while others are darker. The edges are seldom uniform.
Review Date: 10/28/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
