In the 'Symptoms - Aging' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about age spots:
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Do you have brown 'age spots' on your skin? Also known as 'liver spots', these are larger than and different from freckles.
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"No / don't know" |
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"One or two" |
Age spots |
A symptom |
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"Fewer than 10" |
Age spots |
A symptom |
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"10 or more, but not increasing in number" |
Age spots |
A symptom |
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"10 or more and increasing" |
Age spots |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Liver Spots |
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GLOSSARY
Age Spots (Liver Spots)
Flat, brown areas usually found on the face, hands, back and feet. They vary in size from 1/8 of an inch to several inches (0.3cm to several cm) and are associated with aging, but long-term sun exposure is also a major cause.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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