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Most freckles are harmless and are not caused by damage to the skin, but sunlight can cause skin damage that may result in other kinds of spots. People with more of one kind usually have dark skin and are less likely to freckle a lot than people who have mostly the other kind and have light skin. Some people have freckles for the same reason that some people have curly hair or green eyes. [Extracted from the article]
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