This image displays many solar lentigos due to the patient having many sunburns as a child and teenager. Solar lentigines are often more pronounced on the left cheek due to sun exposure while driving a car. The backs of the hands commonly have solar lentigines (mistakenly called “liver spots”). The highly sun-exposed back of the forearm shows more numerous solar lentigines than the inner forearm.
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Picture of Solar Lentigo: This image displays many solar lentigos due to the patient having many sunburns as a child and teenager. Divider line
This image displays many solar lentigos due to the patient having many sunburns as a child and teenager.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.983, 1760-1761. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp.721, 823, 863-865, 888-889. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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