Can birthmarks and coffee stains be removed?

A birthmark is a mark that you are born with. If a birthmark grows on your body, it is not a big deal and can be covered with clothes. It is difficult for others to find it, and even if they do find it, there is no problem. But some people are unfortunate and their birthmarks grow on their faces. If it is a coffee spot, it may form a large area that is very conspicuous and particularly ugly, which has a great impact on personal image. Such a birthmark causes a great psychological blow to the patient, so many people with this birthmark hope to find a way to remove it. So, can the coffee spot birthmark be removed? You will know the answer after reading the expert’s explanation below.

If there are no other symptoms, café au lait spots may not require treatment. However, the color difference from normal skin also causes conflicts with the individual's aesthetic taste for healthy skin color and causes psychological trauma. Although coffee stains are congenital birthmarks, they are not truly indelible marks. Laser therapy, dermabrasion and other methods are usually used, and the cost is mostly related to the method used.

Café au lait spots, also known as cafe au lait spots, are light brown patches that can be found at birth. The color of café au lait spots ranges from light brown to dark brown, but each piece is the same color and very uniform. The depth is not affected by sunlight. The size ranges from a few millimeters to tens of centimeters. The boundaries are clear and the surface skin texture is completely normal. When observed under a microscope, its appearance is very similar to freckles, mainly characterized by an abnormal increase in the amount of melanin in the epidermis.

Café au lait spots are mostly hereditary skin diseases and have nothing to do with sun exposure. If café au lait spots occur in multiple parts of the body and accumulate in more than three parts, you need to be aware that it may be a sign of neurofibroma. This type of café au lait spot is highly hereditary.

After removing coffee stains, especially laser removal, you should prevent sun exposure because your skin is relatively delicate. Apply sunscreen when going out. It is strictly forbidden to use aspirin and alcohol, including cosmetics containing alcohol. Do not squeeze, press, touch or rub the treated area. During the removal of coffee spots, avoid photosensitive foods, such as celery, leeks, coriander, etc., and photosensitive medicines. People with sensitive skin should avoid foods that may cause skin allergies.