The dark spots on my shin I had written off as sun damage turned out to be purpura, a skin condition involving the blood vessels. A modeling job demonstrating sunscreen sent me to the dermatologist just in time — an unexpected nudge I am grateful for.
| シミ | しみ | age spot; blemish |
| 放置する | ほうちする | to leave untreated; to neglect |
| 処方する | しょほうする | to prescribe |
| 様子を見る | ようすをみる | to wait and see |
| きっかけ | きっかけ | trigger; opportunity |
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