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GlossaryLentigines

small, flat, brown spots on skin from sun exposure

Lentigines, commonly known as age spots or liver spots, are small, flat, brown, or black spots on the skin that typically appear in sun-exposed areas such as the face, hands, shoulders, and arms. They result from an increased number of pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) and are often associated with aging and prolonged ultraviolet (UV) exposure. While generally harmless, they can be a cosmetic concern and are sometimes treated with topical agents, laser therapy, or cryotherapy.

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research Lentiginosis within plaques of linear atrophoderma of Moulin: a twin-spotting phenomenon?

9 citations , July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

The document suggests a rare skin condition might be caused by a genetic phenomenon.

Lentiginous Melanoma: A Clinically Malignant Entity That Histopathologically Seems Benign. Case Study Harboring BRAF V600R Mutation

research Lentiginous melanoma. A clinically malignant entity that histopathologically seems benign. Case study harbouring BRAF V 600R mutation

1 citations , March 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

A clinically suspected melanoma appeared benign under the microscope but was confirmed by specific tests and a rare mutation.

The Anatomical Distribution of Lentiginous Melanoma: Differences According to Sex

research The anatomical distribution of lentiginous melanoma (lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma): Differences according to sex

April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

Lentiginous melanoma is most common on the face, especially the nose, cheek, and pre-auricular areas, with men more likely to have it on the scalp, ears, upper back, and trapezius, and women on the cheek and anterior arm. Sun damage is a key factor in its formation.