Tip - Are freckles dangerous? Dermatologists answer this and more

Those pretty little spots that speckle skin might be common, but freckles remain a bit of a dermatological mystery to many — including even those who have them. We interviewed three top skin specialists to get the low-down on the subject for the height of freckle season.So, what exactly are freckles?“Freckles, also known as ephelides, are dark spots caused by the sun,” says Dr.