Synonym(s)
Freckles
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Reversible pigment spots that appear after tanning and recede during the months with little sunshine. They are caused exclusively by an increase of melanin in the numerically unchanged melanocytes and keratinocytes.
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Occurs mainly in blond and redheads.
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Especially face, arms, shoulders and neckline.
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Sharply defined, splatter-like, small, usually yellowish-brownish pigment spots.
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Melanin proliferation in the basal cells of the epidermis. No proliferation of melanocytes.
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Not required. Covering if necessary, e.g. with hydrophilic skin-coloured masking paste. Prophylactic: Light protection agent (e.g. Anthelios, Eucerin Sun).
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