Solar lentigo

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Description	Below are dermoscopic features commonly associated with the diagnosis “Solar lentigo”. The example images have been approved by a panel of experts as representative of each given feature. For a more in-depth discussion of associated features, please see the Dermoscopedia page for “Solar lentigo”.
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Below are dermoscopic features commonly associated with the diagnosis “Solar lentigo”. The example images have been approved by a panel of experts as representative of each given feature.

For a more in-depth discussion of associated features, please see the Dermoscopedia page for “Solar lentigo”.

Moth-eaten (sharply demarcated) borders

Presence of a sharply demarcated and irregularly curved border; portions of the border are often scalloped, giving a moth-eaten appearance.[1]

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Homogenous light brown pigmentation

This describes lesions with no structures or networks, only containing light brown and structureless areas.[2]

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Network-like structures

Areas of faint reticulation.[3]

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Fingerprint-like structures (parallel lines)

Areas consisting of fine parallel running lines of light brown to dark brown colors.[4]

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