Freckles, spots, and discoloration are terms used to describe changes in skin color. These changes can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, sun exposure, hormonal changes, medications, or genetic predisposition. Term Description Freckles Brown or brown-gray spots that appear primarily on the face, neck, décolleté, and hands. More common in fair-skinned individuals and increase in size with age. Spots Smaller than …
Freckles, spots, and discoloration are terms used to describe changes in skin color. These …
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Panades | Brown or brown-gray spots that appear mainly on the face, neck, décolleté and hands. More common in fair skin and increase with age. |
Spots | Smaller than panades and can be brown, red or black. They can appear anywhere and are due to various factors such as the sun, acne, fungus or allergies. |
Discoloration | General changes in skin color. They include papules, spots, vitiligo (white patches on the skin) or melasma (grey or brown patches usually on the face). |