Birthmarks - pigmented
Alternate Names : Nevus sebaceous, Hairy nevus, Nevi, Mole, Cafe-au-lait spots, Congenital nevus
Symptoms & Signs
Each type of birthmark has its own appearance: - Cafe-au-lait spots are light tan, the color of coffee with milk.
- Moles are small clusters of colored skin cells.
- Mongolian spots (also called Mongolian blue spots) are usually bluish or bruised-looking. They usually appear over the lower back or buttocks, but can also appear in other areas, including the trunk or arms.
Other symptoms of birthmarks:
Diagnosis & Tests
Diagnosis is usually made based on the appearance of the skin area. A biopsy may be performed to look for cancerous changes.
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