What Are Age Spots?
Age spots are flat, brown, gray, or black spots on the skin.
They usually occur on sun-exposed areas of the skin. Age spots are also called
liver spots, senile lentigo, solar lentigines, or sun spots.
What Causes Age Spots?
Age spots are the result of an excess production of melanin,
or skin pigment. Doctors don’t always know why age spots develop. Skin aging,
sun exposure, or other forms of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, such as
tanning beds, are all possible causes. You’re most likely to develop age spots
on the areas of your skin that receive the most sun exposure, including:
- your face
- the back of your hands
- your shoulders
- your upper back
- your forearms
Who Is at Risk for Age Spots?
People of any age, sex, or race can develop age spots.
However, age spots are more common in people with certain risk factors. These
include:
- being older than 40 years old
- having fair skin
- having a history of frequent sun exposure
- having a history of frequent tanning bed use
What Are the Symptoms of Age Spots
Age spots:
- range from light brown to black in color
- have the same texture as the rest of your skin
- are painless
- are usually on sun-exposed areas of the skin
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