lentigo

• Kleine bräunliche Hautstelle, die durch eine vermehrte Ablagerung des Pigments Melanin entsteht und häufig mit Sonnenexposition oder Alterung zusammenhängt.

A small, brownish spot on the skin caused by an accumulation of the pigment melanin, often associated with sun exposure or aging.

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   A small, flat, brown or black spot on the skin caused by a localized increase in melanin pigment.

   Lentigo

   • The dermatologist identified the spot as a lentigo, not a mole.
   • Solar lentigines, often called age spots, are common in older adults.
   • Lentigo can be treated with laser therapy if desired.
   • She noticed a new lentigo on her hand after a long vacation in the sun.

   Synonymefreckleliver spot