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EphelidsL81.2

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Freckles

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Occurs mainly in blond and redheads.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Especially face, arms, shoulders and neckline.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Sharply defined, splatter-like, small, usually yellowish-brownish pigment spots.

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Melanin proliferation in the basal cells of the epidermis. No proliferation of melanocytes.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Lentiginosis; Verrucae planae juveniles; Xeroderma pigmentosum.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

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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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer