What are pigment spots in children?
Children are more likely to experience the following types of pigmentation:
- hemangiomas;
- birthmarks;
- freckles.
Pigment spots in a child are usually notThey are dangerous, but it is important to monitor their changes. Photo: Getty The first type is vascular skin formations that have a reddish or bluish tinge. Hemangiomas usually occur on the face, but their appearance on the stomach, legs, back is possible. Such formations appear due to the pathology of the development of vascular tissue. Sometimes they represent only a small red dot, which does not bother the baby at all. But sometimes its size begins to increase, causing concern to parents. Rods, also called nevi, are inherent in 90% of the total population. These are irregularly shaped patches on the surface of the skin that come in various shapes, sizes and shades. Often, moles on the body of a child appear because of a genetic factor - if someone from the baby’s relatives has many of these pigmentations, then they can appear throughout his body. Freckles are recognized by doctors as congenital pigment spots, which can only be cured by bleaching the surface of the skin. Such pigment spots on the face of a child become lighter in winter, and in spring again appear in all their glory.
Do I need special attention areas of pigmentation
Pigmentation spots located on anyareas of the child's skin do not require any special care. But they need to be closely monitored. If pigmentation spots do not cause concern to the child, do not increase in size, do not change their color to a more intense one, they do not pose a danger. They do not need to be removed. It is important not to allow injury to pigmentation spots to avoid their infection. If the spot becomes larger, changes its shade or has been damaged, it is important to immediately consult an oncodermatologist. After all, it is possible for the spot to transform into a malignant tumor. So, pigment spots, as a rule, do not pose a danger to the child's health. Most often, they are only a cosmetic defect. But if they bother the child or begin to change, then they may need to be removed. It is also useful to know: