Question
My child is now 9 years old and has developed these brown patches on their face, with some small, mole-like spots inside. There were no such patches before the age of 1, and they were noticed at the age of 3 as faint spots. Now they are getting darker, how should we treat them?
Answer
The brown spots you’ve noticed are likely congenital and have grown with your child’s age. They can be treated with laser therapy or cryotherapy. Since the spots are generally caused by liver and kidney weakness or Qi stagnation and blood stasis, traditional Chinese medicine treatment and diet adjustments can be beneficial. If they are due to allergies or congenital factors, be mindful of dietary issues, consume more light foods, and address the root cause.