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Birthmarks - Pigmented
Alternate Names : Cafe-Au-Lait Spots, Congenital Nevus, Hairy Nevus, Mole, Nevi, Nevus Sebaceous
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Pigmented Birthmarks Prevention
There is no known way to prevent birthmarks. It may be advisable for a person with birthmarks to use a good quality sunscreen when outdoors (to prevent complications).
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• Definition
• Pigmented Birthmarks Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Pigmented Birthmarks Symptoms & Signs
• Pigmented Birthmarks Prevention
• Pigmented Birthmarks Diagnosis & Tests
• Pigmented Birthmarks Treatment
• Pigmented Birthmarks Prognosis
• Pigmented Birthmarks Complications
• Pigmented Birthmarks Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Birthmarks - Red
• Cancer
• Mongolian Blue Spots
• Skin Cancer
Tests & Exams
• Biopsy
Other Topics
• Bleeding
• Itching
• Rashes
• Skin - Abnormally Dark or Light
• Skin Lumps
Review Date : 4/17/2003
Reviewed By : Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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