liver spot
Skin discoloration patch
A liver spot is a flat, brownish patch on the skin, typically appearing on areas exposed to sun—hands, face, shoulders.
Despite the name, liver spots have nothing to do with the liver; they result from accumulated sun damage and aging.
Also called age spots.
Her hands were covered in liver spots.
Flat pigmented skin lesion
- dermoscopyMagnified skin surface examination
- dermatologistDoctor treating skin disorders
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- cryotherapyTreatment using extreme cold
laser treatment · topical creams · hydroquinone · retinoids · skin lesion · photoaging · dermis · epidermis
Natural coloring compound
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
- melanocyteCell that produces melanin
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
- blemishVisible flaw or mark
blotch · patch · coloration · skin tone · mottled · speckled · darkening · chromophore
Gradual functional decline with age
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- wrinklesSurface lines from folding
- seniorHigher in rank
- grayingLosing color with age
weathered skin · time · photodamage · hands · face · décolletage · forearms
Wavelengths shorter than violet
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- SPFUltraviolet defense measure
- solar radiationEnergy emitted by sun
- sunburnUV-induced skin inflammation
photoaging · sun protection · sun hat · protective clothing · tanning · actinic · sunblock · beach
lentigo
Flat pigmented skin lesion
- dermoscopyMagnified skin surface examination
- dermatologistDoctor treating skin disorders
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
cryotherapy · laser treatment · topical creams · hydroquinone · retinoids · skin lesion · photoaging · dermis · epidermis · macule
melanin
Natural coloring compound
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
- melanocyteCell that produces melanin
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
blemish · blotch · patch · coloration · skin tone · mottled · speckled · darkening · chromophore
senescence
Gradual functional decline with age
graying · weathered skin · time · photodamage · hands · face · décolletage · forearms
ultraviolet
Wavelengths shorter than violet
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- SPFUltraviolet defense measure
- solar radiationEnergy emitted by sun
sunburn · photoaging · sun protection · sun hat · protective clothing · tanning · actinic · sunblock · beach · sunbathing
liver spotbaby skin
Newborn's outer layer
smooth skin · dewy skin · clear skin · rosy cheeks · porcelain skin
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