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In brief: Marks of maturity

The technical name is "lentigo" (plural: "lentigines"), and they are caused by many short exposures to sunlight over many years.

Dermatologists treat them by freezing them with liquid nitrogen, or vaporizing them with various kinds of lasers.

In brief: Marks of maturity

The technical name is "lentigo" (plural: "lentigines"), and they are caused by many short exposures to sunlight over many years.

Dermatologists treat them by freezing them with liquid nitrogen, or vaporizing them with various kinds of lasers.

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