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Are Marks On The Head Indicative Of A Birthmark?
Question: from around 4 months old i noticed my son developed this mark on the side of his head. it does look like it has faded ever so slightly. what could this b? will it fade completely?
Brief Answer:
Birth mark or mole or Mongolian spot
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This is called Mongolian spot and it is a very very common birthmark which is present in kids of this age. This will gradually mingle with the surrounding skin colour in due course.
There is nothing to worry about it.
But one thing which is not complying with the Mongolian spot is that you are telling that it started at the age of 4 months which means it could be a mole which may persist also.
Whatever it is it is not something dangerous.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Birth mark or mole or Mongolian spot
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This is called Mongolian spot and it is a very very common birthmark which is present in kids of this age. This will gradually mingle with the surrounding skin colour in due course.
There is nothing to worry about it.
But one thing which is not complying with the Mongolian spot is that you are telling that it started at the age of 4 months which means it could be a mole which may persist also.
Whatever it is it is not something dangerous.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
hes is now 6 and a half months and from 4 months i noticed it. it was more greener before but i have notices it getting lighter. will this fade completely?
Brief Answer:
It will gradually fade off in another 3 months
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In that case, this is definitely a Mongolian spot and you need not worry at all. It will gradually fade out in due course, maximum by another 2 to 3 months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
It will gradually fade off in another 3 months
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In that case, this is definitely a Mongolian spot and you need not worry at all. It will gradually fade out in due course, maximum by another 2 to 3 months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok thank you. and whats the cause of this?
Brief Answer:
It is idiopathic
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is idiopathic or cause could not be found out in medical literature place.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
It is idiopathic
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is idiopathic or cause could not be found out in medical literature place.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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