Age spots, also known as liver spots or solar lentigines, are flat, darkened areas of skin that often appear on sun-exposed areas of the body, such as the face, hands, and arms. They are caused by an increase in the production of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. While age spots are generally harmless, some people may find them cosmetically unappealing.
There are a number of things that can be done to help avoid age spots, including: