Age spots are also called liver spots or solar lentigines. Age spots are flat tan, light brown to black macules. They are caused from chronic UVA and UVB exposure. Age spots are most common in adults over age 50. These spots can appear on the face, shoulders, neck, back, dorsal forearms, and hands. With age spots, there is an increase of melanin production and transfer to basal keratinocytes, as well as an increase in the number of melanocytes. Lighter skin types are most affected by solar lentingines, but the condition can be found in all races and skin phototypes. Age spots can be lightened with skin-bleaching ingredients or improved with chemical resurfacing, laser, or IPL therapy. They do not go away with reduced ultraviolet exposure. Age spots can be prevented by avoiding sun exposure and wearing a daily broad spectrum sunscreen. Want to read more? Subscribe to one of our monthly plans to continue reading this article.