Mongolian Spots Diagnosis, Causes & More
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7. Treatment of Mongolian Spots
If a lesion turns out to carry the usual signs of a Mongolian spot, no treatment is necessary. If the spots last into the teens, laser surgery may be used to remove them.
If underlying disorders exist, treatment is focused on therapeutic and palliative care. Typical red birthmarks may respond well to removal by laser. For many babies, conservative treatment includes covering the area with a diaper or clothes until it disappears.
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