Freckles
Nicole Heeren
What Are Freckles?
Lentigines
Lentigines is one type of freckle. It's a small tan, brown, or black spot that doesn't fade in the winter and is darker than ephelides.
PictureWhat Are the Symptoms?
• Small blemishes usually 1-5 millimeters in diameter
• Flat brown, tanned spots known as macules
• Pigmentation pattern is uniform
• Most commonly appear on the skin areas exposed to the sun(face, shoulders, back, and arms).
• Freckles could be just on single on or in a big cluser overlapping each other
Ephelides
Ephelides is another type of freckle. Unlike lentigines, they are a flat-brown spot that appear in the sunny months and fade in the winter.
Interesting Facts!
• Brown Spots of Freckles Lighten & Darken Naturally- It all depends on the climate your in. If it's summer time, your skin is exposed to sunlight, your freckles will become more darker and noticeable. In winter your freckles lighten, no need to worry about this change!
• Freckles Are Harmless- Freckles don't pose a medical concern. Only a beauty problem for some who love to use cosmetics.
• Freckles Change With Age- As you grow older your freckles can grow less prominent and visible. Sometimes it could also become more visible and permeant.
• There is No One Same Pattern- All freckles are different, just like fingerprints.