They have a slightly irregular shape and an unmistakable tone brown. They can be located anywhere in the body of the child’s skin and at the time of birth is not usually spend a half-inch in diameter. They represent a greater concentration of melanin in certain areas of the skin.
What to do?
This sign in the skin also is benign, provided that the number of spots is limited (maximum 3). If there are many (more than 7) or increase as the child grows, you should consult your pediatrician.
Ephelides
These tiny spots on baby’s skin, light brown, appearing between 2 and 5 years, when the child begins to sunbathe. They are located precisely in the areas of the body most exposed to light: the cheeks, shoulders, nose and hands.
The freckles, which are often confused with moles, are a specific characteristic of children with fair skin and blond or red hair. The freckles warn the body’s inability to produce melanin in a proper manner so as to afford adequate protection against the aggression of the sun.