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My 2 month baby girl has brown color in her leg which cover 50% from back, she has it since birth, i want to know what can cause this thing? thanks

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No increased risk: Mongolian spots are common, dark skin patches present since birth that are in no way a medical risk. These spots are purely cosmetic, and there is no treatment for them. Some Mongolian spots with fade with age without intervention.

Answered 8/15/2014

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A member asked:

My 2 month baby girl has brown color in her leg which cover 50% from back, she has it since birth, i want to know what can cause this thing? thanks

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