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What Causes A Light Brown Patch On The Scalp?
Hello! Just noticed My 3 & half yr old has a small area on her scalp that is light brown. Never had it before. Not raised or flakey, just discolored from the rest of her white scalp. doesn t seem to bother her. Don t know if I should be concerned. Help? Thank you!
Fri, 4 Aug 2017
hi there
1. your kid concern may be
amelanocytic naevi
2. take a pic and keep it under observation
3. if anything noticeable changes seen then plan for a biopsy for confirmation
4. as such amelanocytic narvi is benign condition
nothing need to worry
have a consultation with a dermatologist for physical examination and confirmation
1. your kid concern may be
amelanocytic naevi
2. take a pic and keep it under observation
3. if anything noticeable changes seen then plan for a biopsy for confirmation
4. as such amelanocytic narvi is benign condition
nothing need to worry
have a consultation with a dermatologist for physical examination and confirmation
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