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What Causes A Light Brown Patch On The Scalp?

Hello! Just noticed My 3 & half yr old has a small area on her scalp that is light brown. Never had it before. Not raised or flakey, just discolored from the rest of her white scalp. doesn t seem to bother her. Don t know if I should be concerned. Help? Thank you!
posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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hi there

1. your kid concern may be
amelanocytic naevi

2. take a pic and keep it under observation

3. if anything noticeable changes seen then plan for a biopsy for confirmation

4. as such amelanocytic narvi is benign condition

nothing need to worry

have a consultation with a dermatologist for physical examination and confirmation
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What Causes A Light Brown Patch On The Scalp?

hi there 1. your kid concern may be amelanocytic naevi 2. take a pic and keep it under observation 3. if anything noticeable changes seen then plan for a biopsy for confirmation 4. as such amelanocytic narvi is benign condition nothing need to worry have a consultation with a dermatologist for physical examination and confirmation