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Pigmentation Disorders
A birthmark is a skin marking that is present at birth. Birthmarks include cafe-au-lait spots, moles, and mongolian spots.
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Alternative Names
Nevus sebaceous; Hairy nevus; Nevi; Mole; Cafe-au-lait spots; Congenital nevus
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Cafe-au-lait spots may occur in people with the genetic disorder,
Nearly everyone has moles, which usually appear after birth.
Mongolian spots are more commonly seen in darker-skinned...
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Birthmarks: pigmented
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nevus sebaceous; Hairy nevus; Nevi; Mole; Cafe-au-lait spots; Congenital nevusSymptomsEach type of birthmark has its own appearance:Cafe-au-lait... Read more »
Birthmarks: pigmented
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nevus sebaceous; Hairy nevus; Nevi; Mole; Cafe-au-lait spots; Congenital nevusPreventionThere is no known way to prevent birthmarks. A person with... Read more »
Birthmarks: pigmented
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nevus sebaceous; Hairy nevus; Nevi; Mole; Cafe-au-lait spots; Congenital nevusTreatmentTreatment varies depending on the type of birthmark and... Read more »
Skin pigment linked to nicotine dependence
People who have higher concentrations of the color pigment melanin may be more likely to become addicted to nicotine, a new study suggests. U.S.... Read more »
Celery pigment may fight Alzheimer's
A chemical found in celery may help reduce the inflammation associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new animal study has found. Researchers say the... Read more »
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