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Mongolian blue spots - Overview

Alternative Names

Mongolian spots; Congenital dermal melanocytosis; Dermal melanocytosis

Definition of Mongolian blue spots:

Mongolian spots are flat, blue, or blue-gray skin markings that commonly appear at birth or shortly thereafter.

See also: Rashes

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.

  • Reviewed last on: 4/10/2009
  • Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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