![]() These are common hyperpigmentation spots caused by sun damage. Certain amounts of sun exposure can cause it to return. It usually fades and gets lighter once you stop taking birth control pills or after pregnancy. Nicknamed “the mask of pregnancy” due to the involvement of progesterone and estrogen, melasma is a type of hyperpigmentation that causes darker spots of skin on the face and abdomen. Albinism is an inherited condition that leads to the development of extremely light skin, eyes, and hair due to a lack of melanin. While vitiligo can develop at any age, it typically begins before age 20. This chronic (long-term) condition causes large patches of hypopigmentation on your skin. While usually harmless, more extensive pigmentation changes may lead someone to get aesthetic treatments. Pigmentation disorders can cause changes in your skin that are either lighter ( hypopigmentation) or darker ( hyperpigmentation) than your natural skin tone. Unlike a hypopigmented macule, this type of birthmark remains for life. Spots of skin that are much darker than the rest of the body. A spot of skin that’s lighter than the rest of your body and tends to go away over time. It appears as a purple- or blue-tinted lump under the skin that may require treatment if it’s painful or if it breaks open and bleeds. This type of birthmark also tends to disappear by age 10. A red birthmark that’s common in young children and infants. This birthmark tends to go away on its own by ages 1 to 3. Salmon, red, or pink-colored patches that may develop on a baby’s face or neck. They are caused by swollen blood vessels under the skin. Port-wine marks are flat patches that appear pink or red on lighter skin tones, dark-purple or violet-red on darker skin tones. These blue spots are harmless and often fade over time. Bluish patches that can appear on the backs of babies and young children, usually in those of Asian descent. Dermal melanocytosis (formerly Mongolian blue spots).Most moles aren’t a cause for concern, but any changes in the size or shape of a mole can signal trouble and should be checked by a healthcare professional. Some moles may even be the same color as your skin. They can range in color from tan, brown, or black, to red, purple, and blue. They are typically harmless and don’t require treatment unless they become bothersome or painful. Birthmarksīirthmarks are discolored skin spots that can develop at birth or soon after birth. Let’s look at these potential causes of skin discoloration in more detail. ![]()
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