Café-au-lait spot

Café au lait spots, also known as café au lait macules, are named for their light brown appearance (resembling a mixture of coffee and milk). They are a relatively common pigmented skin condition. Café au lait spots are light to dark brown macules or patches with clear borders, ranging in size from a few millimeters to tens of centimeters, and can vary in shape. However, the skin texture remains normal. Café au lait spots do not become malignant and generally do not require treatment. However, if cosmetic concerns exist, laser treatment can be chosen, though recurrence is possible after treatment.