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    Glossary Freckles

    small, flat, brownish skin spots from increased melanin production

    Freckles, also known as ephelides, are small, flat, brownish spots on the skin that typically appear on sun-exposed areas. They result from an increase in melanin production and are more common in individuals with lighter skin tones. Freckles are generally harmless and can become more pronounced with sun exposure.

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    1. Comparison of the efficacy and safety of a picosecond alexandrite laser and a Q-switched alexandrite laser for the treatment of freckles in Chinese patients Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2018 · 19 citations
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    8. Genome-wide association study in Japanese females identifies fifteen novel skin-related trait associations Scientific reports · 2018 · 58 citations
    9. Disorders of pigmentation in infants and children Clinics in Dermatology · 2002 · 2 citations
    10. FORENSIC DNA PHENOTYPING FOR CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION Clinical & experimental pathology · 2024
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