why do my hand freckles disappear in winter while my arm freckles do not?

Subject: why do my hand freckles disappear in winter while my arm freckles do not?

Date: Thu Nov 2 21:40:27 2000
Posted by kristin pilon
Grade level: 10-12 School: missisqoui Valley union high
City: st .albans State/Province: vt Country: usa
Area of science: Anatomy
ID: 973219227.An

Message:


I am inquiring about this frecklish topic because i am genuinly curious i 
know that freckles are caused by melanocytes and that they are sun 
dependent pigments but it stands to reason my arm freckles would leave in 
the winter (less sun) if my hand freckles do? I am puzzled. Thanks for 
helping

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