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Liver Spots - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Definition Liver spots are called as Lentigos in medical terms. These are also known as age spots. These are the yellowish-brown flat spots that look like large freckles and are thought to be caused by aging, too much sun, impaired liver function, and a dietary or nutritional deficiency. From the age of 40 onwards, the skin is less able to regenerate from sun exposure and liver spots are very common in this older age group. They have been known to proliferate in some individuals under emotional distress. Many people have a hereditary predisposition to them. While liver spots may develop at an early age, even in childhood, they are more common in older people, especially those who have spent too much time in the sun. They range from about 1/8 inch to one inch in diameter. They do not darken in response to sunlight. Liver Spots are not cancerous but, if need be, they can be treated for cosmetic reasons. Causes
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