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When do cafe au lait spots stop appearing that indicates neurofibromatosis? i have two on my buttocks that have been confirmed by dermatologist. should i worry? would i have more by now if i had neurofibromatosis? would i know by now if i had it?
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Ignore them: It is normal for people to have a few. You would need 8 or more sizable spots by your age to fall under suspicion for that disorder.
Answered 8/26/2019
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