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Freckles are flat, circular small spots of melanin on human skin in people of fair complexion. Items develop randomly on the skin, especially after repeated exposure to sunlight. They may vary in color – that can be red, yellow, tan, light-brown, brown or black. They are usually more often seen in summer, especially among lighter-skinned people and people with light or red hair. Both men and women get freckles at an equal rate.

There are two basic types of freckles – ephelides and freckles. Ephelides, are flat red or light brown spots that usually appear during the month of sun and fade in winter. Freckles are small tan, brown, or black spots which tend to be darker than one type-ephelis freckle and which does not fade in winter.

Freckles are most commonly found on the face, although they can appear on any skin exposed to the sun. Freckles are rare on infants, and are very common among children aged 5 to 15 years. They are usually less common on adults. Read the rest of this entry »