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Birthmarks

The Art and Science of Beautiful Skin.

Birth Mark

The Art and Science of Beautiful Skin.

GENERAL

Birthmarks

Birthmarks are made of  vessels or pigmented cells.  They are not always visible at birth.  Moles that are bigger than a half inch are called congenital nevi and should be watched for change.  Not all change is bad but a physician should be familiar with a congenital mole and be able to analyze a change that occurs in it.

Birthmarks made from vessels (usually reddish or bluish) seldom cause problems unless they grow rapidly in an infant.  They can often be treated with a laser. Some pigmented marks are not moles and show up when a child is young.  These pigmentary alterations are seldom a problem and the pediatrician will watch them for change.  One common type of birthmark in this category is a cafe-au-lait macule.

For more information, visit the American Academy of Dermatology Association.

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