![]() The Mongolian spots are the result of abnormal collection of pigment cells in the deeper layer of the skin, the dermis. More than 90 percent of black, 81 percent of Asians, and 10 percent of white babies are born with Mongolian spots, boys and girls being equally predisposed to the condition. They vary in shape and size - from few millimetres to several centimeters. Mongolian spotsĪnother cause for parents to get startled at the site of their neonate is the presence of large bluish grey or pinkish purple blotches on the skin. They are most commonly located on the lower back and the buttocks, but can occur anywhere on neonate’s body. This could be a sign of an underlying abnormality such as occult spina bifida, a sinus tract, or a tumour. Though the density of growth and thickness of hair varies from child to child, tufts of hair over the lower (lumbosacral) spine calls for medical attention. Even infants and toddlers have vellus hair on the body. ![]() They replace the lanugo hair as the baby grows. The vellus hair are short, fine, light-coloured, and barely noticeable. Therefore most premature babies have plentiful lanugo hair, while those born after 42 weeks of gestation (post-mature) notably have none. ![]() It thins out as the baby approaches term. The fine fur on the body of the fetus is normal. These fine textured hair are called “Lanugo Hair”. They are particularly noticeable over the shoulders, back of thighs, forehead, ears and sometimes even on the face. It could be a very disturbing site for the mother, but it is only a very normal transitional phase of development.
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