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FrecklesAka: Freckle, Ephelides

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  1. Epidemiology
    1. Common occurrence in light-skinned, red-haired patients
  2. Signs
    1. Characteristics
      1. Light, tan or brown Macules
      2. Darkens with Sun Exposure
    2. Distribution
      1. Face and nose more commonly affected
  3. Differential Diagnosis
    1. Lentigo (Lentigines)
      1. Lentigo does not darken on sunlight exposure
  4. Management
    1. Skin Cancer Prevention
      1. Sun avoidance
      2. Sunscreen
      3. Frequent skin exam
    2. Cosmetic removal
      1. Light Cryotherapy
      2. Pulse dye laser (510 nm)

Freckles (C0016689)

ConceptsDisease or Syndrome (T047)
EnglishEphelides, Ephelis, Freckle, Freckles, Freckling, Melanotic macule
Spanishefélides, efelides, mácula melanótica, macula melanotica, pecas
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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