what are skin spots
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- 1 Vitiglio-Skin condition where the skin loses pigment or color. 2  Fungus (e.g; tinea versicolor)- A fungal infection can cause white spots on areas such as the back and chest. 3  An athletes foot or jock itch cream could be of some help.4  Fungus can also be contracted from tanning beds.hite Spots on Skin. 1  Vitiglio-Skin condition where the skin loses pigment or color. 2  Fungus (e.g; tinea versicolor)- A fungal infection can cause white spots on areas such as the back and chest. 3  An athletes foot or jock itch cream could be of some help. 4  Fungus can also be contracted from tanning beds.
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Pityriasis rosea Pityriasis rosea is a relatively common skin condition that causes a temporary rash of raised, red scaly patches to develop on the body. Most cases occur in older children and young adults (aged between 10 and 35).
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Liver spot Liver spot. Histology slide of a solar lentigo. Liver spots (also known as age spot, solar lentigo, Lentigo senilis, Old age spot, Senile freckle) are blemishes on the skin associated with aging and exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
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Age Spots Age spots are changes to the skin that are harmless and do not cause pain. On rare occasions, age spots can make skin cancer more difficult to diagnose. The appearance of age spots can cause emotional distress to some people. They can often be removed or reduced with treatment.
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7 Common Causes of White Spot on Your Skin White spots on skin usually indicate a loss of skin pigmentation, and these may occur as small spots or large patches that may appear anywhere in the body, including the neck, shoulders, upper back, the shins, and the forearms.
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Liver Spots Liver spots, also known as age spots and solar lentigines, are flat, brown, gray or black spots that generally occur on the face, shoulders, hands and arms. They differ in size and normally occur in those parts which are exposed to the sun.
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Skin Changes - Topic Overview Most skin bumps, spots, growths, and moles are harmless. Colored skin spots, also called pigmented lesions (such as freckles, moles, or flesh-colored skin spots), or growths (such as warts or skin tags) may be present at birth or develop as the skin ages. Most skin spots on babies will go away without treatment within a few months.
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- Most people have acne at some point in their life. Acne, or acne vulgaris, is a common skin condition that causes spots. It can vary from mild to severe and can affect the skin of your face, back, shoulders and chest. Acne is common in adolescence − about eight in 10 people have acne at some point between age 11 and 30. It's much less common in later life.
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- A common complaint is the appearance of white spots on skin. 1  Vitiglio: Skin condition where the skin loses pigment or color.  Fungus (e.g; tinea versicolor)- A fungal infection can cause white spots on areas such as the back and chest.
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Skin Tags and Cysts: When You Should Worry Common skin tags. A skin tag is a narrow stalk of skin that bulges at the end. They are benign flesh-colored growths that usually develop in areas of the skin that rub together, such as the neck, armpit, and groin. Although less common in children, they can occur in any age group and any race.
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What are brown spots? Brown spots, also called liver spots or age spots, are caused by sun exposure. They occur most often on the face, the backs of the hands, and other areas often exposed to sun. They are sometimes tan-colored rather than brown and are medically known as lentigines. Melasma is another type of brown spot. Melasma is caused by sun exposure and is more common in women who are pregnant or on oral contraceptives. These types of brown spots are harmless. In rare cases, brown spots are caused by certain hereditary illnesses.
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- A common human skin disease characterized by areas of scaly red skin (seborrhea) with blackheads/whiteheads (comedones) , pinheads (papules), large papules (nodules), pimples & possibly scarring. Occurs mostly on face, upper chest & back. 2 My daughter has red pimple like bump along her hairline on the forehead .
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Skin Tags Skin tags are small bits of hanging particles from the skin. It develops on both men and women on the chest, neck and groin area. Normally the skin tags occur on the area in which there is friction of skin to cloth. They run in families and are passed on to the child from the parents. The number of skin tags increases as you grow old and normally it is seen on 25-30% of adults.
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Liver spots Liver spots are changes in skin color that occur in older skin. The coloring may be due to aging, exposure to the sun or other sources of ultraviolet light, or causes that are not known. Liver spots are very common after age 40. They occur most often on areas that have had the greatest sun exposure, such as the:
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- More detail and supporting information is in the main article. 1  Skin tags are benign tumors of the skin. 2  Some people are more susceptible to skin tags than others. 3  Skin tags commonly occur in creases or folds of the skin.  Obesity and diabetes may increase the risk of skin tags developing.
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- Skin tags are small, usually flesh-colored growths of skin that have a raised surface. They become common as people age, especially for women. They are most often found on the eyelids, neck, and body folds such as the armpit, chest, and groin. Age spots and skin tags are harmless, although sometimes skin tags can become irritated. If your age spots or skin tags bother you, talk to your doctor about having them removed.
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Tinea Versicolor Tinea versicolor is a common fungal infection of the skin in adolescents and young adults and leads to discolored patches of skin, usually pale (hypopigmented) spots on the upper back and shoulders. It is caused by a yeast (Malassezia furfur), which produces a substance that suppresses color production in the skin, leading to the pale spots.
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Overview Age spots (liver spots) Overview. Age spots on the shoulder and back If you have fair skin and spend a lot of time in the sun, you're more likely to develop age spots — areas of increased pigmentation. Age spots — also called liver spots and solar lentigines — are small dark areas on your skin. They vary in size and usually appear on the face, hands, shoulders and arms — areas most exposed to the sun. Age spots are very common in adults older than 50.
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Overview Age spots on the shoulder and back. Age spots — also called liver spots and solar lentigines — are flat tan, brown or black spots. They vary in size and usually appear on the face, hands, shoulders and arms — areas most exposed to the sun.
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Skin wrinkles and blemishes Blemishes. Three common types of blemishes are liver spots, purpura, and seborrheic keratoses. Liver Spots. Liver spots are also known as lentigos or sun-induced pigmented lesions. They are flat brown spots on the skin. Despite the name, these blemishes have nothing to do with the liver. Instead, they are common signs of aging.
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- Age spots are the flat brown, black or yellow spots that appear on the neck, hands and face. They are primarily caused by sun exposure, and usually start to appear once people hit 40. Age spots are not dangerous in any way, so there is no medical reason to get rid of them.
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liver spot A popular term used to describe various skin blemishes including LENTIGENES, spots sometimes known as Pityrosporon versicolor, caused by the skin yeast fungus MALASSEZIA FURFUR, or the SPIDER NAEVUS, which is the only one with any connection with the liver.
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Pictures, Causes and Treatment for Spots on Skin Identifying the reason for spots on skin can be difficult since there are at least 61 conditions, diseases, viruses, bacteria and infections that can result in skin spots. Clues are provided by location and appearance such as color, shape and if the area is raised.
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Moles, Freckles, Skin Tags, Lentigines,& Seborrheic Keratoses A skin tag is a small flap of tissue that hangs off the skin by a connecting stalk. Skin tags are not dangerous. They are usually found on the neck, chest, back, armpits, under the breasts, or in the groin area. Skin tags appear most often in women, especially with weight gain, and in elderly people.
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- A Light Treatment May Be All You Need. As many of us age, we start to notice pigmented blemishes on our skin. There is a reason we call these blemishes Age Spots. Age spots are flat, pigmented spots on the skin and are also called liver spots, senile lentigines, solar lentigines or sun spots.
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Skin Tags Skin tags are a type of harmless skin growth or tumor, albeit a completely benign one. Tags are generally not cancerous (malignant) and don’t become cancerous if left untreated. There are extremely rare instances where a skin tag may become pre-cancerous or cancerous.kin Tag at a Glance. 1  Skin tags are very common but harmless small, soft skin growths. 2  Skin tags occur on the eyelids, neck, armpits, groin folds, and under breasts. 3  One person may have anywhere from just 1 to over 100 skin tags. 4  Almost anyone may develop a skin tag at some point in their life.