To get a better idea of what normal, healthy skin looks like, the individual should put palm of had close to the magnifying mirror. The skin should look very white. Overall brown freckling is the key in observing skin that has been sun-damaged. A clump of brown freckling is a warning sign to see a dermatologist for a complete skin evaluation. If the individual has many areas of brown freckling on the face, this means that some sun damage has occurred.
Sun damage is irreversible.
White flecks that may show are a sign of dry skin flaking form the face. OR if they have ever had any skin cancer lesions removed from their face. Sometimes this can affect unusual coloring that shows up on the magnifying mirror. News Packe t. Contributors Professor William Angell , Assistant Professor Marilyn Bruin , and Associate Professor Sherri Gahring of the University of Minnesota Extension Service, Department of Design, Housing, and Apparel , along with Diane Corrin , Department of Design, Housing and Apparel, are regular contributors to the DHA Resource Packet.