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My 3 year old has a new light brown spot on his scalp that is flat and not irritated and around the size of a large pea that is concerning us.

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Nevus: It sounds healthy. Watch for any changes and have your doctor assess and follow with you. All the best.

Answered 2/16/2016

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A member asked:

My 3 year old has a new light brown spot on his scalp that is flat and not irritated and around the size of a large pea that is concerning us.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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