Transcript Lentigines - mechalskesbiology

By Timothy Webb
Lentigines, or its singular form, Lentigo, is a spot
on the skin that is darker than the surrounding
skin. It is more common on people of
Caucasian descent or have fair skin.
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Chronic Sun Exposure
Age
Imbalance in melanin production
Heredity
Radiation Therapy
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Spots on areas exposed to the Sun
Spots that have either darker
or lighter pigment.
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Appearance of darkened spots on the skin.
They do not itch or get irritated
Can be mildly elevated
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Cryosurgery
Laser Surgery
Radiation Therapy
Biotherapy
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Sunscreen can prevent lentigo from ever
appearing.
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