Age Spots
Age spots on the shoulder and back Age spots are small, flat dark areas on the skin They vary in size and usually appear on areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, shoulders and arms Age spots are also called sunspots, liver spots and solar lentigines Age spots are very common in adults older than 50, but younger people can get them if they spend time in the sun Age spots Age spots are harmless dark spots that are caused by a buildup of pigment Ultraviolet rays can increase the production of melanin which is a skin pigment Certain areas of our body that have had frequent exposure to the sun may develop age spots or liver spots as we get older Age spots happen when melanin is overproduced
