Lentigo

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Description and Symptoms

Brown 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.


Category: Dermatology Notes

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