Parents, have you ever noticed the "coffee spot" on your child's body? If your child has a birthmark that looks like a coffee bean, it is a "coffee spot". Don't be afraid, this article is not to let you observe your child's skin colour, but to tell you an interesting story about these "coffee spots". These spots are mainly caused by too much melanin in the epidermis, and they are painless and itchy, except that they make your skin look like it's been spilt with coffee. However, if these spots are getting more and more common, it may be more than just an aesthetic problem. It could be a sign of other diseases. So, if you find yourself with more and more "coffee spots" on your body, you must go to the doctor to see if there are other health problems, which can be very alarming.
Some of the coffee spots look like little cookies, round or ovoid, while others look like irregular shapes accidentally spilt on a canvas. There are also some mischievous ones among them with jagged edges that make you smile when you look at them. The small coffee spots are like the grains of rice we eat every day, while the larger ones are a replica of a hand! They usually appear when babies are born or soon after, which is why some people call them "birthmarks". In childhood, the number of coffee spots may become more numerous or larger as the child grows and ages. So, if your child has this "little feature", then relax, they are a good friend accompanying us from childhood to adulthood!
First of all, these "coffee spots" are a type of birthmark, and their shape is irregular like a cup of coffee spilt on a canvas. Some of the "coffee spots" are round or ovoid, some are irregularly shaped, and there are even some with jagged edges that make people laugh. These "café au lait spots" usually appear at birth or shortly thereafter, and some people call them "birthmarks". During childhood, they may become more numerous or larger in size as the child grows and ages. However, parents should not worry too much because most children stop getting new "coffee spots" after the age of six, and the previous "coffee spots" will gradually fade away. However, it is important to note that if your child has more than six coffee spots, or if they are large in size, then parents should pay attention to them. Because this is likely to be the "signal" of neurofibroma.
Neurofibromas are benign tumours, but if left untreated, they can have physical effects. Therefore, if your child has a large number of "coffee spots" or a large area, parents should take your child to the doctor for a thorough examination. Parents, if you want to treat or eliminate your child's coffee spots, there is now a way, that is to take your child to the picosecond laser. After the treatment, most of the coffee spots can be significantly lightened, and even 30% of the coffee spots can be completely "eliminated".
Finally, let's all be thankful for these funny "coffee spots" that may distract us from watching the game (who wants to see so many spots in a cup of coffee?). They may distract us from watching the game (who wants to see so many spots in a cup of coffee?), but they are also part of our body and have been with us since we were little. Let's cherish these "little features" and live a healthy and happy life!
