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age spots
plural noun
: benign flat spots of dark pigmentation on the skin (as from exposure to the sun) occurring especially among older people
called also liver spots
Examples of age spots in a Sentence
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In fact, your hands and neck are the first places to reflect many skin issues, such as dehydration, texture, age spots, and wrinkles.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 June 2024
Green notes that most dark spots, such as sun or age spots are preventable with proper SPF protection and sun avoidance.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 June 2024
One family member, who is 69 years old, uses the formula to cover dark circles and age spots.
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Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 Jan. 2024
Patients can use red light therapy to reduce wrinkles and age spots, improve eczema and psoriasis, and lessen scars.
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Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1920, in the meaning defined above
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“Age spots.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age%20spots. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
Medical Definition
age spots
noun plural
: benign flat spots evenly colored with darker pigment that occur on sun-exposed skin (as of the hands) especially of persons aged 50 and over
called also lentigo senilis, liver spots
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