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Mongolian spots are flat, blue, or blue-gray skin markings near the buttocks that commonly appear at birth or shortly thereafter.
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Alternative Names
Mongolian spots; Congenital dermal melanocytosis; Dermal melanocytosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Mongolian blue spots are common among darker skinned persons, such as those who are of Asian, East Indian, and African descent.
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