Who do café-au-lait spots affect?

Who do café-au-lait spots affect?

Café-au-lait (CAL) spots can affect anyone. The birthmark is congenital (present at birth), although it may be hard to see on a newborn baby’s skin. The spots become more visible with age, especially after two years.

CAL spots are more prevalent among people with darker skin tones, but birthmarks can appear on anyone.

Some CAL spots relate to genetic conditions where they are an inherited trait in your family history. To better understand your risk of having a child with a genetic condition, talk to your healthcare provider about genetic testing.