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Black Spots On Face, Like Birthmarks. What Can They Be?

hi ,im 25 years old originally form india currently living in uk ,recently im having small black dots on my face and my body ,its look like birthmarks,its just few dots but im scarred it will be increase in the future ,i was trying to gathered information about it but i didnt got good answer for that ,please im hope to get good answer ,thank you ,
Tue, 4 Jun 2013
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Hi,

It seems that you are having melanocytic nevi.

Melanocytic nevi represent proliferations of melanocytes that are in contact with each other, forming small collections of cells known as nests.

Melanocytic nevi commonly form during early childhood.

Their cause is not fully understood.

A genetic factor is likely.

Another factor is exposure to too much sun in childhood, as those who grow up in the sunniest countries tend to have the most moles.

Moles are most common in people with fair skin.

Some moles (congenital melanocytic naevi) are present at birth.

Most come up later (acquired melanocytic naevi).

Most people have at least one acquired mole and many people have several moles.

Some come up in early childhood, and others come up later, particularly during adolescence and pregnancy.

Melanocytic nevi can be surgically removed for cosmetic considerations or because of concern regarding the biological potential of a lesion.

You should examine your skin monthly for moles that are growing, or changing in the ways described above.

If you find any worrying changes, or one that is clearly different from the rest, you must contact your doctor immediately.

You must also protect yourself from too much sun exposure.

This does not mean that you can’t ever go on a sunny holiday again; it just means that you need to be careful to avoid sunbathing and burning. You should cover yourself up and use sun protection creams....

I hope you got my answer.

Regards.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Black Spots On Face, Like Birthmarks. What Can They Be?

Hi, It seems that you are having melanocytic nevi. Melanocytic nevi represent proliferations of melanocytes that are in contact with each other, forming small collections of cells known as nests. Melanocytic nevi commonly form during early childhood. Their cause is not fully understood. A genetic factor is likely. Another factor is exposure to too much sun in childhood, as those who grow up in the sunniest countries tend to have the most moles. Moles are most common in people with fair skin. Some moles (congenital melanocytic naevi) are present at birth. Most come up later (acquired melanocytic naevi). Most people have at least one acquired mole and many people have several moles. Some come up in early childhood, and others come up later, particularly during adolescence and pregnancy. Melanocytic nevi can be surgically removed for cosmetic considerations or because of concern regarding the biological potential of a lesion. You should examine your skin monthly for moles that are growing, or changing in the ways described above. If you find any worrying changes, or one that is clearly different from the rest, you must contact your doctor immediately. You must also protect yourself from too much sun exposure. This does not mean that you can’t ever go on a sunny holiday again; it just means that you need to be careful to avoid sunbathing and burning. You should cover yourself up and use sun protection creams.... I hope you got my answer. Regards. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD