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age spot
age spotn. See liver spot.age spot
age spotn. See liver spot.Age Spot A flat, pigmented macule commonly seen on the skin of the elderly. Age spots are benign and of merely cosmetic concern. Location Sun-exposed areas (e.g., forehead, back of hands). Prevention Avoid sun; sunscreen with an SPF of 15 may decrease incidence. Management Creams and lotions to bleach skin; cryotherapy may be required.age spot Dermatology A flat, pigmented macule commonly seen on the skin of older folks; ASs are benign and of merely cosmetic concern Location, Sun exposed areas–eg, forehead, back of hands Prevention Avoid sun; sunscreen–SPF of 15.may ↓ incidence Management Creams and lotions to bleach skin; cryotherapy may be required. See Sun protection factor. ThesaurusSeeliver spot |