lentigines
Pigmented skin macules
Lentigines is the plural of lentigo, the medical term for a flat, pigmented spot on the skin—what most people call age spots, liver spots, or freckles.
The term comes from the Latin word for lentil, describing their shape.
Dermatologists distinguish various types: solar lentigines from sun exposure, senile lentigines from aging.
The dermatologist noted several lentigines on her hands.
Natural coloring compound
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
- melanocytesPigment-producing skin cells
- chromophoresLight-absorbing molecular regions
- melasmaPatchy facial skin darkening
Detects or marks
- blotchesIrregular patches of color
- patchesPieces sewn over holes
- specklesSmall scattered spots
- dapplesScattered spots of color
mottled · flecked · stippled · peppered · dotted · spattered · blemishes · discoloration
Outermost tissue layer
- dermalOf the skin
- keratosisAbnormal skin growth
- dermoscopyMagnified skin surface examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
UV-caused skin deterioration
- actinicProducing chemical effects
- solarOf the star
- photosensitivityReactivity to radiant energy
- sunspotsDark patches on star
melanin
Natural coloring compound
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
- melanocytesPigment-producing skin cells
- chromophoresLight-absorbing molecular regions
spots
Detects or marks
dapples · mottled · flecked · stippled · peppered · dotted · spattered · blemishes · discoloration · splotches
epidermis
Outermost tissue layer
- dermalOf the skin
- keratosisAbnormal skin growth
- dermoscopyMagnified skin surface examination
photoaging
UV-caused skin deterioration
- actinicProducing chemical effects
- solarOf the star
- photosensitivityReactivity to radiant energy
lentiginesclear skin
Blemish-free facial surface
vitiligo · depigmentation · albinism · pallor