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My baby 1month old she is having dark patches over back bone skin..shall i use liquid paraffin ip..?

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No: You should not apply any topical treatment to what may be a birthmark (Mongolian spots). If you are very concerned, have her examined by a pediatrician.

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Answered 5/4/2015

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