Um, what are these?
Maybe you can’t see them clearly, and I apologize for the wonky picture, but those little brownish spots? That look like freckles? Are not freckles. I don’t get freckles. Maybe moles, but not that many at once, suddenly appearing in one spot.
I noticed them last Saturday and the first thought that came to mind was, “Oh, no! Old lady spots! I really am turning into my mother!”
Or, you know, they’re also called “liver” spots, which makes me wonder if maybe my Avonex, which can damage your liver, is causing these spots. But then, I don’t know if they’re called “liver” spots because of their color, or because of their origin. Hmmm….
Let’s ask Wikipedia!
Liver spots (also known as “Solar lentigo” and “Lentigo senilis”[1]:686) are blemishes on the skin associated with aging and exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. They are also known as age spots, sun spots, lentigos, or senile/solar lentigines. They range in color from light brown to red or black and are located in areas most often exposed to the sun, particularly the hands, face, shoulders, arms and forehead, and the head if bald. Liver spots are not related to the liver physiologically, but do have a similar color. It was once believed, incorrectly, that liver spots were due to liver problems.
Oh. Sweet! So it’s just sun damage. And possibly because I’m old/senile. Whoooooo summer!
