| Alternative Names:
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| Sun-induced skin changes - liver spots; Senile lentigines; Lentigos; Skin spots - aging; Age spots |
| Treatment:
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| No treatment is needed in most cases. The cosmetic appearance of your skin may be improved by the use of skin bleaching lotions or creams. Cryotherapy (freezing) or laser treatment may be recommended to destroy the liver spots.
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| Expectations (prognosis):
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| Liver spots are not medically dangerous. They are permanent skin changes that may affect cosmetic appearance. |
| Complications:
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| A possible complication is emotional distress from the appearance of the liver spots.
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| Calling your health care provider:
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| Call for an appointment with your health care provider if liver spots are present and removal is desired, or if any new symptoms develop, particularly changes in the appearance of any skin lesion. |
