“What are lentigines?”

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“What are lentigines?”

I'm 40, and I just started developing some dark, blotchy spots on my shoulder. My doctor said it might be lentigines. What are these?

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**Angenie Seelal** Dermatologist Inwood, NY · Accepted Answer

Angenie Seelal Dermatologist Inwood, NY

Lentigines refer to freckles.

**Dr. Geoffrey A. Potts** Dermatologist Troy, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Geoffrey A. Potts Dermatologist Troy, MI

These are signs of sun damage or sun freckles. Unlike normal ephilides or freckles solar lentigines tend to stay year round

**Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg** Dermatologist Woodmere, New York · Accepted Answer

Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg Dermatologist Woodmere, New York

These are also known as sun spots. Generally, they occur after many years of sun exposure and sunburns.

Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, FAAD

**Kwok Yun Lee** Dermatologist Stavanger, Norway · Accepted Answer

Kwok Yun Lee Dermatologist Stavanger, Norway

Believe your doctor. Otherwise check it out with a dermatologist.