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I have a 2 year old wild axie. Since she was a few months old, she has had a "freckle" or white spot on her head. It has gotten larger and more prominent. It looks more like a depression in skin now. No fungus issues that I can tell. Is this something of concern or just a genetic spot that lacks melanin? Otherwise, she is healthy and eats great. Here are some progression pictures.
 

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Hi there!

It seems normal to me! I also have a wild type who appears to have golden spots like yours on his mouth, his tail and his legs. I also have a leucitic with black spots on her head that started to appear with age.
 
Is it reflective? in the first photo it looks gold colored, and appears to lighten up as she matures...could it be a cluster of irridophores?
 
Here's a picture of my little guy. You can look at his tail and his head :)
 

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