![]() But for the sake of your health it’s always a step worth taking. That’s why what you may assume to be an age spot should be checked out by a dermatologist if it is changing, or showing any of the ABCD warning signs. These points are important to remember because it can be difficult for even a trained professional to determine what is or is not melanoma just by looking at it. The timing of treatment can easily mean the difference between life and death. Melanoma, conversely, must be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible after it has been discovered. Or, if they can tolerate their appearance on their skin, they can just leave them be and suffer no adverse medical consequences. People with age spots can try to diminish them through a wide variety of cosmetic procedures if they wish. It is important that you can identify any skin growths and/or spots on your skin that may be harmful and get them checked. And while both may also have similar visual characteristics, there is an enormous difference between them. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the world. Most age spots and melanomas are created by the same source, natural and artificial UV (ultraviolet) rays. But it becomes far more hazardous if a melanoma forms inside of it. On its own, lentigo maligna doesn’t pose much risk. From there between 5 to 20% of lentigo malignas can further develop into the invasive lentigo maligna melanoma, over the course of a 5 to 20-year span. However, some develop into a form of in situ ( in place) melanoma called lentigo maligna. They can start to appear as early as a person’s 40’s, usually on the face, neck and backs of hands. Whatever you call them though, while visually unappealing most age spots are benign (safe/noncancerous). If you’re a doctor, they’re solar lentigines or actinic lentigines. If you’re a nonmedical layperson, you know them as age spots, sun spots or liver spots. Stephen Fine, Founder and President Age Spots and Melanoma
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