Mongolian Blue Spots are flat birthmarks with wavy borders and irregular shapes, common among people of Asian, East Indian, African, and Latino heritage. They may be seen in about 10% of Caucasians to over 90% of African Americans. Bluish gray to deep brown to black skin markings, they often appear on the base of the spine, on the buttocks and back and even sometimes on the ankles or wrists. The pigmented area has large concentrations of skin cells called melanocytes, with normal skin texture. They commonly appear at birth or shortly after birth and may look like bruises. They usually fade after a few years and disappear by puberty.However some persist into adulthood.
Being caucasian, single, and not having much to do with babies; I didn't know about this until I came to Japan.
A friend of mine worked in a Daycare/English playtime centre for a year, and as part of his job he accompanied/assisted children using the bathroom.
He casually mentioned this phenomenon to me one day, to which I told him he was pulling my leg and I wasn't that gullible.
He insisted it was true, and I kept a doubtful expression on my face until I could check the internet.
Now you know.
And I know.
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