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 ...

You glance in the mirror and notice tiny brown spots that look like freckles—but something feels different. They don’t scatter playfully across the nose, they don’t pop up after a beach day, and they ...

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 ...

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 ...

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?