Lentigos are freckles, appearing as flat, light brown spots on the skin.
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Lentigo Simplex  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Lentigo Simplex: Lentigos are freckles, appearing as flat, light brown spots on the skin. Divider line
Lentigos are freckles, appearing as flat, light brown spots on the skin.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
Lentigo simplex is a non-cancerous (benign) lesion. The physician may recommend:
  • Periodic follow-up evaluations.
  • Surgical removal of single lesions that may be difficult to distinguish from malignant lesions (melanomas).
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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