Mongolian Blue Spots - Congenital dermal melanocytosis - Bruises or not?
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2 resources to help support safeguarding practices in schools and 1 resource to promote positivity:A child protection / safeguarding body map.A 12-slide PowerPoint about Mongolian Blue Spots (Congenital dermal melanocytosis). These skin markings are often confused with bruises on children.A whole-scPrice $6.99Original Price $10.49Save $3.50
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Congenital dermal melanocytosis — more commonly known as Mongolian Blue Spots are flat bluish - to bluish-grey skin markings commonly appearing at birth or shortly thereafter. THEY ARE NOT BRUISES!
They appear commonly at the base of the spine, on the buttocks and back and also can appear on the shoulders.
Mongolian spots are benign and are not associated with any conditions or illnesses.
This 12-slide PowerPoint is divided into the following 10 sections:
- What are they?
- Images
- What causes Mongolian Blue Spots?
- Shape and Size
- Are they dangerous?
- Bruises or not?
- Are Mongolian Blue Spots Hereditary?
- More Images
- Do they go away?
- Should parents be concerned?
Fully editable and ideal for showing parents or teachers.
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12 slides
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