Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 6 months ago

What is the another name for liver spots?

I've started noticing some dark spots on my hands and face recently, and my neighbour called them 'liver spots'. Is that actually what they are, or do they have another name? What is the another name for liver spots, if any?

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Arjun Kumar Arjun Kumar Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Oh, liver spots? My grandma has a few. They're actually called 'age spots' or 'sun spots' medically, like solar lentigines. Nothing to do with your liver, just sun exposure over time. She thought it was liver issues, but doc said nah.

Suresh Agarwal Suresh Agarwal Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Liver spots, haan? Sounded scary at first, like my liver was trying to send smoke signals. But my doctor said they're actually 'age spots' or 'solar lentigines'. Just too much sun over the years, not my liver plotting against me. Another thing to add to the 'things that aren't actually that bad' list.

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Those 'liver spots' are technically called 'solar lentigines' or 'age spots'. They're usually harmless and caused by sun exposure, not liver problems. For overall health, including skin health, staying active and protecting your skin from the sun is key. Always use sunscreen, and keep up with your walks!

Karan Saini Karan Saini Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I used to panic every time I saw a new spot, thinking it was related to something serious. But 'liver spots' are actually called 'age spots' or 'solar lentigines'. They are mostly due to sun exposure. It's still good to get any new or changing spots checked by a dermatologist for peace of mind, though.

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Shruti Kulkarni Shruti Kulkarni Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Ho na, these 'liver spots' are actually called 'age spots' or 'solar lentigines'. It's just from too much sun over the years, not related to the liver. My aaji (grandma) had many. They are mostly harmless, but if anything changes, best to show it to a doctor, haan.

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