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Q: What is a spot on the skin caused by the sun called?
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What is a 7 letter word meaning a spot on the skin caused by the sun?

A freckle.


Have you seen the dark spot on the sun what is it called where it is formed what causes it?

Yes I have seen a dark spot on the Sun. It is called a "Sunspot". It is formed on the Sun's surface which is called the "photo-sphere" and is caused by a loop of the Sun's magnetic field poking though the Sun's surface.


Do sun spots affect your skin?

Yes, the sun spot affects the durablity of your skin making it easier to result in skin cancer.


What is a lentigo?

A lentigo is a small, flat, pigmented spot on the skin. It is often referred to as a sun spot or liver spot and is typically benign. Lentigines are commonly found in areas of the skin that have been exposed to the sun.


Is macule a freckle?

No, a macule is a flat, discolored spot on the skin, whereas a freckle is a small, pigmented spot on the skin caused by an increase in melanin production. Freckles are typically brown in color and are often the result of sun exposure.


Why do snakes have dry skin?

because their stay in dry spot and out in the sun


How is suntan caused?

sun tan is caused when you lay in the sun for a while and the sun's rays which are so powerful began heating your skin causing a suntan


What are bright spot on the sun called?

Faculae.


Skin cancer is caused by exposure to what?

UV ray's from the sun


Why did god make us black?

There is a lot of sun where black people originate. The black coloring is caused by a pigment called melanin which helps protect skin from intense sun.


How do you remove an age spot due to sun exposure?

Do NOT attempt to remove it yourself. Go to a doctor, a skin specialist called a dermatologist if possible, and allow the physician to examine the age spot before anything is done about it.


What percentage of skin cancer is caused by the sun?

It is estimated that up to 90% of skin cancer cases are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. UV radiation damages the DNA in skin cells, increasing the risk of skin cancer development. It is important to protect the skin from sun exposure to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer.