This condition is rare, but your doctor may recommend more evaluation or testing if your baby is at risk. If the birthmark affects a certain part of the face, like the eyelid and forehead, though, it may be related to a condition called Sturge-Weber syndrome. Port wine stains aren't usually linked to any health problems. Over time, they may become darker and thicker. They grow as your child grows, but slowly.
Unlike some other birthmarks, port wine stains do not go away. But these birthmarks are usually larger than nevus simplex and may affect more areas of the face and body. They are similar to nevus simplex: flat, pink or red birthmarks made up of extra capillaries. Port wine stains are fairly common, seen in about 3 in 1,000 children. But be sure to talk with your pediatrician if they are large or located in unexpected areas. Most nevus simples are totally harmless and do not need treatment. Do not be alarmed if the birthmark gets darker when your baby becomes more emotional or active-this is normal. Nevus simplex birthmarks usually will go away on their own by the time your baby is a toddler. Sometimes, they are called "salmon patch" marks, "stork bites" (when located on back of the neck) and "angel kisses" (when they're between the eyebrows). Often, these marks are located on the eyelids, forehead, back of neck, top of head, under the nose, and lower back. They are collections of small, red blood vessels called capillaries. Nevus simplex are flat pink or red birthmarks that up to 80% of babies are born with. The most common blood vessel birthmarks include: Nevus Simplex: "salmon patch," "angel kiss" & "stork bite" birthmarks Vascular birthmarks may look and behave differently depending on the type of blood vessels in them. The extra blood can make some vascular birthmarks feel warm to touch. Pink, red, and blue birthmarks often are made up of extra blood vessels. Be sure to talk with your pediatrician about any birthmarks or rashes you notice on your baby. But some need to be watched to make sure they don't cause problems. Both types are usually harmless, and some go away on their own.
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There are two main types of birthmarks: pigmented, spots of skin that contain extra pigment (color) and vascular, which contain extra blood vessels that didn't fully form. Among many unique features you might notice is a birthmark, a different-looking spot on the skin that a baby is born with or develops soon after birth.
Gazing at your new baby, taking in every little detail, is one of the many joys of parenthood. By: Nick Nguyen, MD, FAAP & Sheilagh M.
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