Spot the Difference: Freckle, Sunspot or Mole? - AI Podcast

Story at-a-glance Freckles are small, flat, light brown spots that darken in summer and fade in winter; they typically appear in clusters on sun-exposed areas Sunspots are flat, brownish patches that don't change with seasons; they signal sun damage and appear on sun-exposed areas like hands, face and chest Moles can be flat or raised, tan to dark brown, sometimes with hair, and should be monitored for skin cancer warning signs Genetics play a significant role in skin spots — fair-skinned individuals with family history are more prone to freckles, while mole numbers are often genetically determined Monthly skin checks are recommended to monitor changes in skin spots; see a doctor if you notice asymmetry, unusual borders or odd colors

There are no comments yet.

Please log in to write the first comment.