lentigo

• Mancha pequeña y pardusca en la piel causada por una acumulación de melanina, a menudo asociada a la exposición al sol o al envejecimiento.

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 (mancha cutánea)

   • 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.

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