Freckles

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:skin
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Ephelides
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:MC1R
gptkbp:canAppear In childhood
gptkbp:canDarken With sun exposure
gptkbp:canFade With reduced sun exposure
gptkbp:canLighten In winter
gptkbp:causedBy Increased melanin production
Increased number of melanocytes
gptkbp:characterizedBy Small brown spots on skin
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:Back
gptkb:Shoulders
Arms
Face
People with fair skin
gptkbp:distinctFrom gptkb:Lentigines
Moles
gptkbp:hereditary Yes
gptkbp:notCancerous Yes
gptkbp:notHarmful Yes
gptkbp:treatment Sun protection
Laser therapy
Topical creams
gptkbp:triggeredBy Sun exposure
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SHEL
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Freckles