Lentiginosis - Health Inspiration

Solar lentiginosisis a common dermatological condition that occurs mostly in white people over the age of 40. The condition involves the appearance of pale brown to dark brown spots on the skin called ... This chapter outlines familial lentiginosis syndromes that include Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Carney Complex, the PTEN hamartomatous syndromes, and LEOPARD/Noonan syndrome.

Lentiginosis refers to the presence of lentigines in large numbers or in a distinctive configuration. [1] These are spotted areas created by accumulation in the skin due to sun exposure. Familial generalized lentiginosis is a rare, inherited, skin hyperpigmentation disorder characterized by widespread lentigines without associated noncutaneous abnormalities.