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Health Encyclopedia: Liver Spots
Liver spots are flat brown-black spots that usually occur in sun-exposed areas of the body. They are also called age spots. They are unrelated to the liver or liver function.
Alternative Names
Sun-induced skin changes - liver spots; Senile or solar lentigines; Skin spots - aging; Age spots
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Liver spots are changes in skin color associated with older skin. The increased pigmentation may be brought on by aging, exposure t...
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