Tag: birthmarks
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Café-au-Lait Spots: Understanding Their Appearance and Causes in Babies
Read more If you’ve noticed a light brown or beige spot on your baby’s skin, it might be a café-au-lait mark, which is a common and harmless type of birthmark. These spots are typically flat and can vary in size and color, appearing as either round or oval shapes. While they often present at birth,…
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Stork Bite Birthmarks: What You Need to Know
Read more If you notice a pink or pale red patch on your newborn’s face or the back of their neck, it’s likely a stork bite, also known as an angel’s kiss or nevus simplex. These common birthmarks are harmless and occur in up to 80 percent of babies, with a higher prevalence in those…
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Baby Birthmarks: Recognizing and Caring for Newborns’ Birthmarks
Read more When welcoming a new baby into the world, parents might notice unique features, including various types of birthmarks. While baby skin is often soft and delicate, it can also come adorned with distinguishing marks. Understanding these birthmarks helps parents know when to seek advice and how to care for them. What Are the…
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Understanding Port-Wine Stains in Babies: Causes and Care
Read more If you’ve noticed a purplish-red mark on your baby’s skin, you might be looking at a port-wine stain. These unique birthmarks, known medically as nevus flammeus, often appear at birth and can be found on the face, limbs, or just one side of the body. They’re named for their resemblance to red wine…