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Blemishes
This report covers three types of blemishes: Liver spots, purpura, and seborrheic keratoses.
Liver Spots
"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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Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
www.aad.org -- American Academy of Dermatologywww.asds.net -- American Society for Dermatologic Surgerywww.plasticsurgery.org -- American Society of... Read more »
Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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 »
Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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 »
Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAlexiades-Armenakas MR, Dover JS, Arndt KA. The spectrum of laser skin resurfacing: Nonablative, fractional, and ablative laser... Read more »
Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Exposure to Sun in Childhood. It is estimated that 50 - 80% of skin damage occurs in childhood and adolescence from intermittent, intense sun... Read more »
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