Freckle is a small, light brown or tan mark on the skin. There can be hundreds or thousands of them on exposed skin. Freckles are particularly common in fair-skinned people
Causes: Inherited, ultraviolet radiation in sunlight.
Clinical features: Light to dark brown flat spots, found on sun-exposed sites, particularly the nose and cheeks. More prominent during summer.
Diagnosis: Clinical
Treatment:
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Broad-spectrum, sun protection factor 50+ sunscreen
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Cosmetic camouflage
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Laser