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    Len·ti·go
    /lenˈtīɡō/

    noun

    • 1. a small, clearly defined patch of skin that is darker than the surrounding skin as a result of an increased number of pigment cells. Lentigines are generally darker than freckles, do not fade, and become more frequent with age: "a biopsy of the lentigo revealed an increased number of melanocytes"
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    • Liver spots

      • Lentigo, or lentigines in the plural, is the medical term for a skin condition commonly known as liver spots. These are flat spots on your skin darker than your usual skin tone. They’re not itchy, painful, or dangerous. Although these spots can resemble certain types of skin cancer, lentigo is noncancerous.
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      Lentigo (Liver Spots): Pictures, Causes, Removal & Prevention

  3. www.healthline.com · health · lentigoLentigo (Liver Spots): Pictures, Causes, Removal & Prevention

    Dec 20, 2023 · Lentigo (liver spots) are flat spots that are darker than your natural skin color. Learn what causes them, how to tell them apart from skin cancer, and more.

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  5. www.verywellhealth.com · lentigo-types-causesLentigo: Types, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell Health

    Dec 14, 2022 · A lentigo is a patch of darkened skin. It is harmless and often appears with age and chronic exposure to the sun. A lentigo has even color throughout and does not fade after you spend time out of the sun. A lentigo usually does not have physical symptoms. If you experience symptoms like itching, burning, or pain, it may be a sign of skin cancer.

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  7. dermnetnz.org · topics · lentigoLentigo: Causes, Features, and Treatment - DermNet

    What is a lentigo? A lentigo is a pigmented flat or slightly raised lesion with a clearly defined edge. Unlike an ephelis (freckle), it does not fade in the winter months.

  8. www.health.com · lentigo-liver-spots-8635474Lentigo (Liver Spots): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Health

    Apr 28, 2024 · Lentigo is the term for light brown or dark spots on the skin, which are sometimes also referred to as liver spots. Lentigines refer to more than one spot. These spots can show up...

  9. www.mayoclinic.org · diseases-conditions · age-spotsAge spots (liver spots) - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 11, 2022 · Your doctor might do other tests, such as removing a small sample of skin for examination in a lab (skin biopsy). This can help distinguish an age spot from other conditions, such as lentigo maligna, a type of skin cancer. A skin biopsy is usually done in a doctor's office, using a local anesthetic.

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  11. www.verywellhealth.com · liver-spots-7091272Liver Spots: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Verywell Health

    Jan 31, 2023 · Liver spots—also known as age spots, sunspots, or solar lentigo—are flat, dark spots on the skin that appear as a result of UV light damage, often from the sun. They are common among older adults and people with light skin.

  12. emedicine.medscape.com · article · 1068503Lentigo: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Etiology

    Jun 6, 2022 · A lentigo is a small, sharply circumscribed, pigmented macule surrounded by normal-appearing skin. Histologic findings may include hyperplasia of the epidermis and increased...

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