Birthmark - Wikipedia A birthmark is a congenital, benign irregularity on the skin which is present at birth or appears shortly after birth—usually in the first month Birthmarks can occur anywhere on the skin [1]
Birthmark Causes Treatments - Cleveland Clinic A birthmark is a spot or patch on your skin that looks different from the skin around it Birthmarks are very common and come in many different shapes and sizes Most birthmarks are present at birth, which is where they get their name
Birthmark Types, Causes, Risks and Pictures - Healthline Birthmarks refer to skin spots that are apparent at birth or shortly afterward In rare cases, some birthmarks may appear on the skin during childhood Other types of marks on
Types of birthmarks (birthmark pictures) - Mayo Clinic Birthmarks are areas of skin that differ from the surrounding skin Types include café au lait spot, congenital nevus and hemangioma Not all birthmarks are present at birth — some develop weeks later Birthmarks are usually harmless and don't need treatment Some fade with time
Birthmarks: Signs and symptoms - American Academy of Dermatology What it looks like: The birthmark usually looks like a strawberry-colored lump that feels firm and rubbery Sometimes, instead of a seeing a lump, you may find a strawberry-colored patch or patches on your child’s skin Strawberry hemangioma on baby's body
Birthmarks - Johns Hopkins Medicine Birthmarks are areas of discolored and or raised skin that are apparent at birth or within a few weeks of birth Birthmarks are made up of malformed pigment cells or blood vessels Although the cause of birthmarks is not known, most of them are benign (noncancerous) and do not require treatment
Birthmark | Mole | Hemangioma | Mongolian Spot - MedlinePlus Birthmarks are abnormalities of the skin that are present when a baby is born There are two types of birthmarks Vascular birthmarks are made up of blood vessels that haven't formed correctly They are usually red Two types of vascular birthmarks are hemangiomas and port-wine stains
Skin Conditions: Pigmented Birthmarks - WebMD Birthmarks are colored skin spots that either are present at birth or develop shortly after birth Birthmarks can be many different colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink,
Understanding Birthmarks: Causes, Types, and Treatments A birthmark is a mark or discoloration present on the skin at birth or appearing shortly after birth Most birthmarks are harmless and do not require treatment However, some types of birthmarks may require medical attention, as they can affect a child’s health or self-esteem
Vascular and Pigmented Birthmarks: Causes, Types and Treatments A birthmark is a colored spot on the skin, which is present at the time of birth or develops shortly after Birthmarks range in color from tan or brown to black or blue, or even bright red They can be as small as a freckle or involve large areas of the face, body, arms or legs