what are these brown spots on my body called?

Question

I have these brown spots all over my body. when I think of freckles I thing of many tiny spots concentrated in one area, but mine are more like individual dark spots scatterred, like moles but not raised and very small. here's a pic > http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/fadedlight42o/IMG_1327.jpg

Answer 1

Mole is a layman word so if you want to look it up, the correct term would be 'Nevus' or Nevi (plural)and they are generally raised. What you have look more like 'Lentigos' which is a flat lesion, they are not caused from sun damage but the can change from the sun. Flat lesions are more likely to become dysplastic (a changing lesion) or malignant(melanoma) than a raised lesion so make sure you visit a doctor at least once a year to have them checked out.

Answer 2

Brown Spots On Body

Answer 3

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I get those too in the summer, only everywhere. "hout seeing your skin, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, you could have what is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that inflammation of the skin caused the skin to darker. The inflammation of the skin could be caused by eczema or dry skin or superficial bacterial infection called folliculitis. Treatment is with bleaching cleams like Lustra or Tri-Luma or Epiquin all of which are prescription. I would recommend you vist you local dermatologist for the proper medication to treat your skin."

Answer 4

Those are moles. Then again, I'm no doctor. They could be alien probes placed under your skin.

Answer 5

you my friend a moley person lol they are ok as long as they dont grow, ooze or change to a darker color. just watch how much sun you get just in case

Answer 6

What you have is quite normal for fair skinned people. They are moles but nothing you have to be concerned about.

Answer 7

Those are moles. Moles do not have to be raised. I have them too.

Answer 8

those are from sun damage