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Aging spots - should you be concerned Health Article

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Reviewer Info: Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 04/16/2007

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Aging spots, also called liver spots, are very common and are usually nothing to worry about.

Always let your doctor know if you have any new or unusual spots. Skin cancers may have many different appearances. Spots or sores related to skin cancers can be small, shiny, or waxy, scaly and rough, firm and red, crusty or bleeding, or have other features.

See also: Skin cancer

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