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What are flat, pigmented areas similar to freckles known as?

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Chloasma

Lentigo

The term that describes flat, pigmented areas on the skin similar to freckles is "lentigo." Lentigines are usually benign and can appear anywhere on the body, but they are most commonly found on sun-exposed areas. These spots occur due to an increase in the number of melanocytes (the pigment-producing cells in the skin) and are often associated with sun exposure or aging.

While terms like nevi (moles) and chloasma (also known as melasma, which typically refers to darker patches on the face often due to hormonal changes) might involve pigmentation, they are not characterized as flat, pigmented areas similar to freckles in the same way. Nevi are raised and can vary in size, while chloasma is specifically linked to hormonal changes rather than sun damage or aging. A "stain" is a more general term and does not specifically refer to the types of pigmented lesions defined as lentigo.

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