HELP! What are these discoloured patches on DD's skin?

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We're not long back from a holiday abroad and I've just noticed these 2 little darker patches on DD's skin (aged 2). Definitely not bruises. I first noticed them a couple of days ago and they haven't faded/changed. They almost look like little birth marks only like I say, they're very new. Does anyone know what this is? Thanks.

Looks like a birth mark to me

Yep, it really does but they're new. I'm baffled.

Yep, it really does but they're new. I'm baffled.

Just looks like hyperpigmentation, brought out by the sun. I'm not a doctor though, so maybe seek the advise of one if you're really worried.

Just looks like hyperpigmentation, brought out by the sun. I'm not a doctor though, so maybe seek the advise of one if you're really worried.

Is that something that would fade or would it be permanent do you know?

Sun marks , a little like the sun makes freckles appear on the face , it can leave marks like these on the body.
My Dss 11 had one appear on his face when he went on holiday a few weeks ago.

My daughter has this, but in swirls all the way up her leg. The sun always brings it out as areas tan more than others. Nothing to worry about.

My son has one of these. He’s almost 2 and we noticed it when we got back from Greece.
I figured it might be skin damage where we may have missed a tiny patch of factor 50 suncream?
His is still as dark a year on.

Thanks Hecticlifeanddrowning8

Would these marks just fade away or will they stay? Would sun cream prevent more from appearing?

I think I'd go to GP to be sure as it can't be diagnosed in here really.

I have this on my arms. It’s only noticeable when I have a tan as it gets much darker than the rest. I have had people assume it’s bruises.
When I haven’t any tan it is pretty much unnoticeable.

My dd has a few of these. Hers are harmless nevis or cafe au lait marks, a bit like freckles. We saw a dermatologist for a different matter and she said they're nothing to worry about.

I think they look like cafe au lait marks - my daughter has been developing some recently. Apparently it's pretty normal and nothing to worry about in children. Though I was told that if they get more than 6 marks appearing, along with freckles in the underarm and genital regions, then to get it checked. No idea what it's an indicator of though! My daughter has now got 3 and one possible other one developing, so I'm just assuming all is fine til the magic number six?!

But I believe that they're very normal and totally harmless. Maybe get them checked if more appear or if you're at the GP for anything else :)