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Description and SymptomsBrown well demarcated macules in areas of chronic sun damage (often the face, neck, upper chest, forearms and hands). Commonly referred to as “liver spots” or “age spots”.
Diagnosis Clinical. Biopsy is occasionally needed to exclude skin cancer.
Pathology Increased pigmentation & number of melanocytes in the epidermis. Unlike nevi, no nests are seen.
Principles of Therapy No treatment needed unless for cosmetic purposes. Laser or LN2 may be used.
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