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Could Small, Brown Colored Mark On Left Thigh Of Baby Be Birthmark?
My baby is 15 days old and we just noticed a small brownish colored marking on his inner left thigh/knee area. It almost looks as if he got some brown furniture stain on him(we have not had/used any products like that since he was born). It is probably about 1 inch by 1/2 inch in size. Is this a birthmark?
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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In my opinion it seems to be the cafe au lait spot. Cafe au lait spots get their name from the color, which often appears similar to coffee with a bit of milk. They range in shade from light brown to dark brown, and they can appear anywhere on the baby’s body within the first few years. These spots will change in coloration and size, but you should not be alarmed by this. The spots themselves are just concentrations of melanin in most situations. I would recommend concern, though, if more than six appear on the skin and are larger than a quarter. In those instances, it may be an indication that your baby is developing neurofibromatosis. You will need to take your baby to the doctor to discuss the possibility and check for other symptoms.
Hopefully this will help you. For further questions, you may contact me.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
In my opinion it seems to be the cafe au lait spot. Cafe au lait spots get their name from the color, which often appears similar to coffee with a bit of milk. They range in shade from light brown to dark brown, and they can appear anywhere on the baby’s body within the first few years. These spots will change in coloration and size, but you should not be alarmed by this. The spots themselves are just concentrations of melanin in most situations. I would recommend concern, though, if more than six appear on the skin and are larger than a quarter. In those instances, it may be an indication that your baby is developing neurofibromatosis. You will need to take your baby to the doctor to discuss the possibility and check for other symptoms.
Hopefully this will help you. For further questions, you may contact me.
Take care
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