Cafe-au-Lait Spots
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Cafe-au-lait spots are areas of skin with a darker coloring, a light brown tone, and well-defined borders, often present from birth or childhood. Their name comes from the color that resembles that mixture.
Features that are described: they are usually flat, with a smooth surface and variable size. In most people they are isolated and cause no discomfort.
When is it worth having them checked? When several spots appear, they grow, or they are accompanied by other changes in the skin, a professional evaluation helps understand their significance.
Specialists who evaluate them: the dermatologist is the one who studies this type of skin lesion; in children, the pediatric dermatologist or the general practitioner can offer guidance at a first visit. Showing the spots to one of them allows any doubts to be resolved with peace of mind.
Data on 148 doctors who treat cafe-au-lait spots
Which specialist treats cafe-au-lait spots?
Café-au-lait skin spots should be examined by a dermatologist, who specializes in diagnosing pigmented skin lesions. A general practitioner can perform an initial assessment and refer you further if needed. You can find dermatologists available for a consultation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cafe-au-lait spots
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is cafe-au-lait spots?
Cafe-au-lait spots are areas of skin with a darker coloring, a light brown tone, and well-defined borders, often present from birth or childhood. Their name comes from the color that resembles that mixture.
Which doctor treats cafe-au-lait spots?
Café-au-lait skin spots should be examined by a dermatologist, who specializes in diagnosing pigmented skin lesions. A general practitioner can perform an initial assessment and refer you further if needed. You can find dermatologists available for a consultation.