Age spots, once called “liver spots,” are flat, brown spots often caused by years in the sun. They are bigger than freckles and commonly show up on areas like the face, hands, arms, back and feet. Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen that helps protect against two types of the sun’s rays may help prevent additional age spots.
Skin tags are small, usually flesh-colored growths of skin that have a raised surface. They become common as people age, especially for women. They are most often found on the eyelids, neck and body folds such as the armpit, chest and groin.
Age spots and skin tags are harmless, although sometimes skin tags can become irritated by rubbing against clothing. If your age spots or skin tags bother you, talk to your doctor about having them removed.
—Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Health Connection, Oct 2016
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