Laser Treatment of Ectopic Mongolian Spot in Childhood

Abstract

Although Mongolian spots and ectopic Mongolian spots typically lighten spontaneously, they occasionally persist to adulthood. They can be effectively treated with the Q-switched laser (ruby, alexandrite, Nd:YAG) especially in early childhood. However, complications such as hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation often occur with laser treatment of Mongolian spots and ectopic Mongolian spots. Therefore, we should take special care to prevent long-term complications.