Your skin is the largest organ of your body and provides the ultimate external protection system. Naturally, that puts your skin at risk to different conditions and disorders – many of which are completely harmless, but not all.

Moles, sunspots and freckles are some of the most common conditions, and to the untrained eye can look very similar. However, to ensure your skin is healthy, there are some important things to know.

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Here, Dr. Parul Thakur, Specialist Dermatologist at Athena Dermatology Clinic, offers some smart advice on how to tell the difference between these skin appearances, what to look out for when keeping an eye on your skin and when it’s time to seek professional advice.