Purple spots in the baby usually do not pose any health problems and are not the result of trauma, disappearing around age 2, without any treatment. These patches are called Mongolian patches and can be bluish, greyish or slightly greenish, oval and about 10 cm long, and can be found on the newborn’s back or buttocks.
Mongolian spots are not a health problem, but it is important to protect the baby from the sun with the use of sunscreen to avoid skin problems and darkening of the stain.
- The doctor and parents can identify Mongolian spots as soon as the baby is born.
- It is common that they are located in the area of the back.
- Stomach.
- Chest.
- Shoulders and buttocks and usually it is not necessary to do a specific examination to reach your diagnosis.
As manchas mongólicas desaparecem aos poucos, ficando cada vez mais clara conforme o crescimento do bebê. Algumas áreas podem clarear mais rapidamente que as outras, mas uma vez que já está mais clara, ela não voltará a ficar escura novamente.
Parents and pediatricians can take pictures in bright places to assess the color of the spot on the baby’s skin over the months. Most parents notice that the stain disappears completely at the age of 16 or 18 months.