Do Mongolian Birthmarks Go Away?

David Miller
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Mongolian Spots Mongolian Spots Congenital Dermal Melanocytosis, Also Known as Mongolian Spot or Slate Gray Nevus, Is One of Many Frequently Encountered...

Do Mongolian Birthmarks Go Away?

Mongolian spots

Mongolian spots
Congenital dermal melanocytosis, also known as Mongolian spot or slate gray nevus, is one of many frequently encountered newborn pigmented lesions. It is a type of dermal melanocytosis, which presents as gray-blue areas of discoloration from birth or shortly thereafter.
(MS) are non-blanching hyperpigmented patches over the gluteal region that usually present at birth or in the first few weeks of life. These lesions are most prominent at the age of one year and start regressing thereafter, with most of them disappearing by early childhood.

How do you get rid of Mongolian birthmarks?

No treatment is needed when Mongolian spots are normal birthmarks. If treatment is needed, lasers may be used. Spots may be a sign of an underlying disorder. If so, treatment for that problem will likely be recommended.

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Are Mongolian birthmarks permanent?

Mongolian spot may fade or disappear during childhood, but occasionally it can be lifelong.

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