lentigo
Pigmented skin macule
Lentigo is a small, flat, pigmented spot on the skin—a freckle-like blemish caused by increased melanin.
Unlike freckles, lentigines (the plural) don't fade in winter and tend to appear with age or sun exposure: solar lentigo, The dermatologist noted several lentigines on her hands.
The term is medical; most people say age spot or liver spot.
Flat skin discoloration
- melanocyteCell that produces melanin
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
- dermoscopyMagnified skin surface examination
- dermatoscopeMagnifying instrument for skin
biopsy · lesion · epidermis · cutaneous · dermatologist · nevus · melanin · melasma
Natural coloring compound
- melanocyteCell that produces melanin
- eumelaninBrown-black biological pigment
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
chromophore · pigment · coloration · mottle · blotch · variegation · brown spots
Invisible solar radiation
- sun exposureLight from sky reaching skin
- photodamageTissue harm from light
- actinicProducing chemical effects
- solarOf the star
sunburn · sunscreen · SPF · sunlight · photoaging · sun protection · UV radiation · sunspots
Cosmetic for hiding flaws
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- cover-upHiding wrongdoing from public
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
skincare · complexion · blemish · beauty · radiance · makeup · brightening · vitamin C serum
macule
Flat skin discoloration
- melanocyteCell that produces melanin
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
- dermoscopyMagnified skin surface examination
dermatoscope · biopsy · lesion · epidermis · cutaneous · dermatologist · nevus · melanin · melasma · keratosis
melanin
Natural coloring compound
- melanocyteCell that produces melanin
- eumelaninBrown-black biological pigment
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
discoloration · chromophore · pigment · coloration · mottle · blotch · variegation · brown spots
UV rays
Invisible solar radiation
- sun exposureLight from sky reaching skin
- photodamageTissue harm from light
- actinicProducing chemical effects
solar · sunburn · sunscreen · SPF · sunlight · photoaging · sun protection · UV radiation · sunspots · fair skin
concealer
Cosmetic for hiding flaws
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- cover-upHiding wrongdoing from public
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
cosmetics · skincare · complexion · blemish · beauty · radiance · makeup · brightening · vitamin C serum · hydroquinone
- lentil soupCooked legume dish
- lentil stewSlow-cooked legume dish
- lentil currySpiced legume dish
- lentil burgerVegetarian patty from pulses
- lentil saladDish of dressed pulses
- lentil flourPowdered dried legume