Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 10.0
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Freckles
DESCRIPTION
Freckles are pigmented spots brought out by sunlight. Thus,
they usually are confined to the face, neck, and shoulders.
They occur mainly in fair-skinned people and are due to an
inherited tendency. They start around age 5, and although
they fade somewhat each winter, they become prominent each
summer.
HOME CARE
Sunscreens cannot prevent them, and lemon juice cannot
bleach them. Therefore, the child who has freckles must
learn to live with them. Family and friends can help by
referring to the freckles as special and attractive. They
never turn into skin cancer. People with freckles need to
be extra careful about sun overexposure (see Sunburn ).
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