Brown spots, especially on the lips, can be alarming to some. In some instances it can indicate rare oral mucosal melanoma, however in this case it was a non cancerous labial melanotic macule. 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 Melanotic macules of the tongue in a newborn Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Pigmentation on the oral mucosa, hands, and feet European Journal of Internal Medicine