What Causes Sunspots and How Are They Treated?

Sunspots are harmless, flat brown spots that develop on areas of skin frequently exposed to the sun. They may also be referred to as age spots or liver spots, though they don’t have anything to do with the liver. While they commonly occur in people over the age of 50, they can also develop in…

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Are Those Sunspots?

Many patients come to our office with concerns of sunspots on their skin. It is one of the most common skin conditions that we diagnose. Sunspots are medically termed “actinic keratosis” (AK). Sunspots develop when the skin is damaged from UV rays or indoor tanning. They appear as dry, scaly and rough patches of skin…

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