“Age spots – also known as sunspots and liver spots – are flat, brown areas on sun-exposed areas of the skin,” explains consultant dermatologist at Nuffield Health, Dr Chris Harland.

Age spots, also called sun spots or liver spots, are flat blotches on your skin. ... They’ll examine your symptoms and rule out any underlying conditions, such as eczema.

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“Age spots generally do not cause any symptoms or discomfort. Skin cancer, however, can be accompanied by various symptoms, including itching, tenderness, pain or bleeding,” Brown says.

Furthermore, age spots don’t cause any discomfort or warning sensations. However, skin cancer can be accompanied by various symptoms, including itching, tenderness, pain, or bleeding.

Gray spots in your eye may be harmless, due to age or even injury. ... Melanocytosis often doesn’t appear with other eye symptoms or even symptoms in other parts of the body.