Nevus sebaceous; Hairy nevus; Nevi; Mole; Cafe-au-lait spots; Congenital nevus
Symptoms
Each type of birthmark has its own appearance:
- Cafe-au-lait spots are light tan, the color of coffee with milk.
- Moles are small clusters of colored skin cells.
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Mongolian spots (also called Mongolian blue spots) are usually bluish or bruised-looking. They usually appear over the lower back or buttocks, but can also appear in other areas, including the trunk or arms.
Other symptoms of birthmarks:
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Abnormally dark or light skin - Contain hair
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Skin lesion -
Skin lumps - Textured -- smooth, flat, raised, or wrinkled
Signs and tests
Diagnosis is usually made based on the appearance of the skin area. A
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