On the skin,many people develop "age spots," or pools of dark pigment.Age spots are due to the accumulation of _____.

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Age spots are also known as solar lentigines, indicating that they are caused by exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays over a prolonged period of time. The accumulation of pigment is the skin's response to UV-induced damage, which becomes more pronounced as we age.

On the Skin,many People Develop "Age Spots," or Pools of Dark