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The science of skin spots: What’s harmless and what’s not

You’ve probably noticed a new spot on your skin at some point — maybe a small brown dot on your shoulder or a darker patch on your hand. But how do you know if it’s a harmless freckle or something ...
Rolling Out

7 crucial ways to tell sunspots from deadly skin cancer

Those flat brown marks appearing on your skin after years of sun exposure might be causing cosmetic concerns, but they rarely pose health risks. Sunspots, also called age spots or liver spots, develop ...
AOL

Warning signs of melanoma and how to tell if a spot is cancerous

New spots and lesions appearing on your skin, especially after sun exposure, can be alarming. While often harmless age spots, these pigmented areas could also signal melanoma, a form of skin cancer.
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12 silent signs of skin cancer you’re probably ignoring

Dermatologists reveal the silent signs of skin cancer that are often overlooked, such as a pimple that doesn't go away. The ...
The Conversation

What’s the difference between freckles, sunspots and moles?

You’ve got a new brown spot on your face, but is it a freckle or a sunspot? Or perhaps you’ve found a spot on your back that looks like a mole but is flatter than your other ones – is it a mole or a ...
Healthline

How Does Aging Affect Your Skin?

Aging can affect your skin in various ways. You may notice wrinkles, dry skin, or other changes, such as age spots. There are ways you can protect your skin and decrease your risk of certain skin ...
KOAT Albuquerque

What to know about "age spots"

WE’LL CALL IT OUT THERE, RIGHT? SOUNDS GOOD ON THE HEALTH BEAT THIS MORNING. MANY PEOPLE NOTICE DARK SPOTS ON THEIR SKIN AS THEY START TO AGE. KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR RASH EXPLAINS WHAT THEY ...