Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: There are pale red spots on the forehead and upper eyelids that do not protrude from the skin surface and fade upon light pressure. There is also a spot on the back of the head. I am unsure if they are neonatal nevi or salmon patches. Additionally, how can neonatal nevi be distinguished from salmon patches?Doctor's answer:
Nevus of Ota, commonly known as a port-wine stain, is the second most common type after strawberry hemangioma. It is a relatively flat, minimally elevated plaque composed of numerous dilated capillaries and is classified as a congenital capillary malformation. The symptoms of nevus of Ota can vary in size, with larger lesions potentially covering almost the entire face or one half of the trunk. Often, it appears as a distinct pink, flat, well-defined plaque at birth, which fades under pressure.