Tag: baby birthmarks
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Understanding Port-Wine Stains (Nevus Flammeus) in Infants: Symptoms and Causes
At home insemination If you’ve noticed a purplish-red birthmark on your baby’s skin, it might be a port-wine stain. These distinct marks, also known as nevus flammeus, typically appear on the face or limbs and are usually present at birth. While they resemble spilled red wine, making them easy to identify, you may be wondering…
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Mongolian Spots (Congenital Dermal Melanocytosis) on Your Baby
At home insemination Spotting blue or blue-gray marks on your little one’s skin may cause a moment of panic, especially if they don’t seem to fade away. But relax—these marks, known as congenital dermal melanocytosis (previously referred to as Mongolian spots), are generally harmless. Often appearing on the lower back, buttocks, or shoulders, these birthmarks…