Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Liver spotUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewAge spots (liver spots) are flat tan, brown, or black spots. Older adults, people with fair skin, and people who've spent lots of time in the sun are most prone to them.SymptomsThe spots appear most on sun-exposed areas such as the face, hands, shoulders, and arms.TreatmentsAge spots are harmless. But prescription creams and procedures can remove them. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use