Why is there a blue spot under my skin?
Why is there a blue spot under my skin?
Cyanosis occurs when there’s too little oxygen in the blood. Oxygen-rich blood is deep red and causes your skin’s normal color. Under-oxygenated blood is bluer and causes your skin to look bluish purple. Cyanosis can develop quickly due to an acute health problem or external factor.
Do baby Mongolian spots go away?
Also known as blue-gray spots and congenital dermal melanocytosis, the marks are often present at birth but may also appear during the first weeks of life. They usually disappear by the age of about 3–5 years, but they can remain into adulthood.
What does solar purpura look like?
What does solar purpura look like? Solar purpura looks like purple and red blotches, or bruises, with irregular edges. They are typically 1 to 4 centimeters (0.4 to 1.6 inches) in diameter and appear on the skin of the hands, forearms, and legs.
Can Mongolian spots get bigger?
The typical Mongolian spot is noted at birth and size may vary from a few millimeters to more than 10 cm. They may increase in size for 1 to 2 years and peak in color intensity at 1 year. They become less noticeable and eventually fade during the first few years of life but they occasionally persist.
Why do babies get Mongolian spots?
What causes Mongolian blue spots? Mongolian blue spots appear on the skin at or shortly after birth. The spots appear when melanocytes (cells that produce pigment, or melanin) remain in the deeper skin layer during embryonic development.
Why does my baby turn blue around the mouth?
“If your baby’s lips are turning blue, or the mucus membranes in their mouth or tongue turn blue, this is a sign that they are not getting enough oxygen,” says Carrie Drazba, MD, a pediatrician at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. This condition is known as cyanosis.
Why does my Baby have white spots on her skin?
Many things can cause white patches on a child’s skin. The most common is likely to be a sore or scratch, where the surface has been broken. This produces new skin not yet exposed to the sun, which makes it lighter. All of us moms have worried when we found white spots suddenly appearing on our baby’s skin.
What are the blue spots on my child’s face?
Mongolian blue spots are harmless. They’re not cancerous or indicative of a disease or disorder. There’s no need for medical intervention. In many cases, the spots fade over time and are gone by the time a child becomes a teenager.
What should I do if my baby has a blue-grey spot?
If your baby is born with a blue-grey spot it should be recorded on their medical record. The Birthmark Support Group has information about other types of birthmark and getting help and support. The GP may ask you to check the birthmark for changes, or they may refer you to a skin specialist (dermatologist).
What do baby skin discoloration & birthmarks look like?
Baby Skin Discoloration & Birthmarks: What You Need to Know 1 Brown Spots And Discoloration 2 White Patches 3 Yellow Discoloration (Jaundice)
