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Sun Spots
Sun spots, also known as solar lentigines are mainly caused by sun exposure.
Sun Damage Shows
Lentigines are those flat brown or tan spots that appear on the backs of your hands, on your face, arms and shoulders the areas that get the most ultraviolet ray exposure over the years.
And while people over the age of 50 commonly develop the spots, younger adults who spend a lot of time outside without UV protection often begin to show them earlier. Sun spots can be mistaken for cancerous melanomas, so you should have them checked out by a New York City dermatologist if you have concerns. True sun spots, however, are harmless. The only damage sun spots make is to your appearance.
How You Can Tell
Mostly, you see sun spots when you have fair skin, but they’re no strangers to darker skinned people. Typically, they can range in size from the size of a freckle to as big as one-half inch in diameter. Additionally, sun spots tend to show up in groups, which make them even more noticeable and unsightly.