Birthmark + Freckles (one spot)

Hi,

I've had this birthmark since I was a little kid (not quite since birth). It's on the right side of my forehead and basically what it is is it's a brown spot with little freckles/dots on top of the brown spot. I've been to numerous dermatologists and they haven't figured out what it is, exactly. If anyone can help me it'd be amazing. I've looked into getting laser treatments or bleaching/fading it out but I do want to know the precautions beforehand. This is one of the features that makes me really insecure about myself; please someone help me!

Cindy

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
For such kind of birth marks, Cryosurgery using liquid nitrogen and laser are the main treatment modalities. Although there are many skin creams like hydroquinone and salicylic acid,but their use needs prescription .I would recommend a dermatologist’s consultation for this.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.