FRECKLES
Freckles are light tan or brown macules scattered on the face or nose of a light-skinned,red-haired patient.
- Freckles are also known as ephelides.
Freckles vs. Solar Lentigines
Both solar lentigines and freckles are pigmented macules occurring in response to sun exposure. However, significant differences exist. For example, solar lentigines are larger in size but fewer in number compared to freckles. Solar lentigines increase whereas freckles decrease in prevalence with age. Freckles occur in fair-skinned and red-haired individuals whereas solar lentigines occur in all races.
Note the relative lack of freckles where the hair protects from the sun.
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