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What Are Café au Lait Spots, and Should You Be Concerned About Them?
General Medicine
Question #15206
81 days ago
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What Are Café au Lait Spots, and Should You Be Concerned About Them? - #15206

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I recently noticed a few light brown patches on my skin that look like café au lait spots. I read that these are harmless birthmarks, but sometimes they can be linked to certain medical conditions. How do you know if café au lait spots are normal, or if they’re a sign of something serious? From what I understand, café au lait spots are common in children and can appear anywhere on the body. But if someone has multiple café au lait spots, does that mean they should get tested for neurofibromatosis or other genetic disorders? Are there any natural treatments or skin-lightening remedies that can help fade café au lait spots, or are they permanent? If anyone has café au lait spots, I’d love to hear if they changed over time or remained the same. Should I be monitoring them for any changes?

Café au lait spots
Skin pigmentation
Neurofibromatosis
Ayurveda for skin health
Birthmarks
Skin lightening
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81 days ago
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Café au lait spots are light brown, flat skin patches that are usually harmless and present from childhood. A few isolated spots are normal, but having six or more (larger than 5mm in children or 15mm in adults) may indicate neurofibromatosis (NF1) or other genetic conditions, warranting medical evaluation. These spots are usually permanent but do not require treatment unless linked to an underlying disorder. Ayurveda suggests Manjistha (a blood purifier), Turmeric, and Aloe Vera for skin health, along with Sandalwood and Licorice paste to even skin tone. Monitoring for size, number, or texture changes is recommended, and if in doubt, consulting a doctor for genetic screening can provide clarity.
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