ephelides

Japanese: ephelides
ephelides

…Medically known as ephelides, these irregularly shaped, flat brown spots measuring 2-3 mm in diameter frequently appear from the area under the eyes to the cheekbones. They are most common in girls during childhood, but in Japanese people, they can become noticeable around puberty.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "ephelides" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…医学的には雀卵斑(じやくらんはん)ephelidesという。眼下部から頰骨部に多発する,直径が2~3mmで不規則な形をした扁平な褐色斑で,小児期の女子に多いが,日本人では思春期ころから目立ってくることもある。…

※「ephelides」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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