Alternative Names
Mongolian spots; Congenital dermal melanocytosis; Dermal melanocytosis
Definition of Mongolian blue spots:
Mongolian spots are flat, blue or blue-gray skin markings that commonly appear at birth or shortly thereafter.
See also: Rashes
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Mongolian blue spots are common among darker skinned persons, such as those who are of Asian, East Indian, and African descent.
