The freckles that speckle many people's skin are often called "sun kisses" because they tend to appear or darken after exposure to the sun. Melanin scatters UV rays, meaning it sends the rays bouncing ...

There are different markings that can appear on your body, whether it is beauty marks, moles, or freckles. But there are some key differences between them. Freckles are typically flat, while moles can ...

Known scientifically as ephelides, freckles are small, pigmented spots on the skin that are more noticeable in individuals with lighter skin, said Danilo C. Del Campo, M.D., FAAD, a board-certified ...

Growing up with freckles, lifestyle and wellness influencer Vic Styles heard all of the standard-issue insults about the tiny specks: “Your face looks dirty.” “Could I play connect-the-dots with them?

You've most likely seen freckles on others, and maybe you even have some freckles yourself – but do you know what causes freckles to form? There are a couple of factors that go into freckle formation, ...

Besides being famous, what do Pamela Anderson, Meghan Markle, and Emma Stone have in common? A face full of freckles, or “angel kisses,” as Grandma may have called them. The spots are like ...

As the weather gets warmer, it’s time to head out to play, and if you have freckles, they are eager to join the party. Many people do have freckles, and not just the fair-skinned, red-haired among us.

When Hailey Buchanan was a little kid in the 2000s, other kids at school teased her for having freckles. She hated it. She came to hate the freckles themselves. Then, as we all do, Buchanan, 23, grew ...

Lentigo is a common type of skin spot that has a dark color and a defined edge. It can be found on any part of your body and is most often caused by sun damage or exposure to radiation. There are ...