Causes of Sun spots

Causes of Sun spots

Sun spots are caused by excessive sun exposure over time. Sun spots are more common in the older population.

Sun spots Causes: Risk Factors

The following conditions have been cited in various sources as potentially causal risk factors related to Sun spots:

• Sun exposure
• Sunburn
• Outdoor occupations
• more risk factors »

Sun spots: Related Medical Conditions

To research the causes of Sun spots, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Sun spots:

• Actinic keratosis
• Skin cancer
• Malignant melanoma
• Hutchinson melanotic freckle
• Solar keartoses

Sun spots: Causes and Types

Causes of Broader Categories of Sun spots: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:

• Skin conditions
• Other conditions resulting from external causes
• more types...»

Sun spots as a symptom:

Conditions listing Sun spots as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Sun spots. Our database lists the following as having Sun spots as a symptom of that condition:

• Keratosis
• Sun spots

What causes Sun spots?

Causes: Sun spots: Excessive prolonged sun exposure

Related information on causes of Sun spots:

As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Sun spots may be found in:

• Risk factors for Sun spots
• Contagiousness for Sun spots
• Genetics of Sun spots
• Hidden causes of Sun spots

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