So, where do Mongolian blue spots come from?
Mongolian blue spots and eye color are produced by the same body cells. In the case of Mongolian blue spots, the cells become trapped as they travel through the body. This usually happens while the baby develops in the womb or in the first few weeks of life. The closer the trapped cells lie to the skin’s surface the browner the spot looks. The cells usually become trapped in the bottom layer of the skin and hence appear bluish in color. Anything else I should know? Although harmless, the spots can look like bruises. Occasionally, well-meaning social workers have mistaken the Mongolian spot for a bruise and taken children into care. If you adopt or have a child with blue spots, then get them officially documented to prevent misunderstandings about child abuse. Get a doctor or health official take a few photographs for the official records. No special test is needed to diagnose a Mongolian blue spot. A doctor can diagnose them simply by looking. Why are there no photographs of the Mongol
