What are pigment spots in children?

In children, these types of pigmentation often appear:

  • hemangiomas;
  • birthmarks;
  • freckles.

age spots in a childPigment 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 anyskin areas of the child do not require any special care. But you need to carefully observe them. If pigmentation spots do not cause concern to the child, do not increase in size, do not change their color to more intense, they do not pose a danger. It is not necessary to remove them. It is important to prevent injury to pigmentation spots in order to avoid infection. If the stain becomes larger, changes its color or was damaged, then it is important to immediately seek advice from an oncodermatologist. After all, it is possible to transform the stain into a malignant tumor. So, age spots, as a rule, do not pose a danger to the health of the child. Most often, they are only cosmetic defect. But if they interfere with the child or begin to change, then they may need to be removed. It is also helpful to know:

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