Labial or Oral Melanotic Macule Benign, asymptomatic, and often underdiagnosed. Swipe to learn how to recognize, diagnose, and manage this simple yet important lesion! #thebasicdentist #rguhs #kuhs #tnmgrmu #OralPathology #MelanoticMacule #DentalFacts This lovely patient was thrilled with her beautiful result after laser treatment of oral melanotic macules. I share this case to educate: laser treatment requires accurate diagnosis, an understanding Mucosal melanocytic macules Multifocal Pigmentation of the Oral Cavity The Journal of the American Dental Association Melanotic macule. Benign. Dark spot on labia (or lip). Analogous to lentigo simplex. Hyperpigmented basal keratinocytes & dermal melanophages. Slight in single basal melanocytes; NO nests. More info like this in