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 of the differential Mucosal melanocytic macules Differential diagnosis of an oral mucosal pigmented lesion: a case of essential melanosis Melanocytic nevi and melanomas of the oral mucosa: detailed description of a case series Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia (Portuguese)