Question
My child is 3 years old, and recently I’ve noticed that he always has trouble holding the spoon while eating, which was never the case before. Could it be an epileptic seizure?
Answer
Hello, I’m glad to assist you: Nevus of Ota is a type of mole, commonly found on the face, caused by an overgrowth of dermal melanocytes. The nevus appears as brown, blue, black, or mixed-color spots on one or both sides of the face. Since it grows on the face, it can severely affect a patient’s appearance. Nevus of Ota itself has no direct impact on the patient’s body; its main harm is mostly derived from the damage to the patient’s appearance. As patients with Nevus of Ota are prone to attract unusual attention from others, it can bring a lot of inconvenience to daily life. This can further affect the patient’s studies, employment, social interactions, and even the development of their life. Due to the impact on their appearance, it can also affect the patient’s psychology. Unusual attention from others to patients with Nevus of Ota can easily lead to feelings of inferiority, reluctance to interact with others, and in severe cases, suicidal thoughts. Advice: If Nevus of Ota is not treated promptly and effectively, it may affect the function of certain parts of the patient’s body. Some patients’ lesions have a slow growth trend and can spread to the conjunctiva and cornea, potentially affecting the patient’s vision. Therefore, everyone should pay attention to this issue and choose to be treated in a regular hospital. At the same time, proper care for the disease should also be taken.