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

Recent Examples on the Web In fact, your hands and neck are the first places to reflect many skin issues, such as dehydration, texture, age spots, and wrinkles. 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. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 June 2024 One family member, who is 69 years old, uses the formula to cover dark circles and age spots. 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. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for age spots 

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Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of age spots was in 1920

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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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