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My 2 yr old has purple dots on his bottom. what could this be?

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

PURPLE DOTS?: Mongolian spots are purple discoloration on baby's bottom. Can you let your md check it? Thanks.

Answered 12/20/2012

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