As temperatures heat up and more Americans are heading to the pool, beach and other outdoor spaces, sun exposure is bound to spike too. For many people, regardless of skin color, this can mean a rise ...

Melanotic macules, or freckles, as we more commonly know them, are little brown spots on the skin. They can develop anywhere on the body, including on your lips, inside your lips, and on your gums.

Freckles are small, light brown spots that increase in number and darkness with sun exposure. Freckles themselves are not skin damage, but indicate sun sensitivity, increasing risk for sun damage. New ...

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