They may become darker and thicker when the child is older or as an adult. Port-wine stains on the face may be associated with more serious problems. Skin-colored cosmetics may be used to cover small port-wine stains. The most effective way of treating port-wine stains is with a special type of laser. This is done when the baby is older by a plastic surgery specialist.
Congenital moles These common moles less than 3 inches in diameter occur in about 1 out of every newborns. They increase in size as the child grows, but usually don't cause any problems. Your child's health care provider will watch them closely as rarely they can develop into a cancerous mole.
These are small pink or red patches often found on a baby's eyelids, between the eyes, upper lip, and back of the neck. Congenital dermal melanocytosis refers to areas of blue or purple-colored, typically on the baby's lower back and buttocks. This is a bright or dark red, raised or swollen, bumpy area that looks like a strawberry. This is why it's important to get a birthmark checked if you're worried about it. A birthmark can be removed on the NHS if it's affecting a person's health.
If you want a birthmark removed for cosmetic reasons, you'll have to pay to have it done privately. Hemangiomas grow quickly during the first 6 months or so of life, then usually shrink and disappear by the time a child is 5 to 10 years old.
Some, particularly larger ones, may leave abnormal skin as this happens. Surgery can fix this. Others may leave red pigmented skin, which can be helped with special laser treatment.
Although they can be anywhere on the body, most hemangiomas are on the head or neck. They can cause problems if they interfere with sight, feeding, breathing, or other body functions. Port-wine stains. These discolorations look like wine was spilled on an area of the body, most often on the face, neck, arms, or legs.
Port-wine stains can be any size, but grow only as the child grows. They tend to darken over time, and can thicken and feel like pebbles in middle adulthood unless treated.
They never go away on their own. Doctors will watch ones near the eye to make sure they don't cause problems. When port-wine stains involve certain parts of the face, other tests such as an MRI might be needed.
These very common spots are the color of coffee with milk, which explains the name. They can be anywhere on the body and sometimes increase in number as a child gets older. One alone is not a problem. But call your doctor if your child has 6 or more spots that are larger than a pencil eraser for a younger child , or larger than a dime for an older child. Mongolian spots. These flat, bluish-gray patches are often found on the lower back or buttocks. They usually fade — often completely — by school age without treatment.
Moles congenital nevi, hairy nevus. A dermatologist should evaluate your baby if many small moles are present at birth. Moles that develop later in life may be related to a type of skin cancer called melanoma, whereas moles present at birth are less commonly associated with skin cancer. The risk of cancer developing later in life is higher if a baby is born with a mole that is larger than 8 centimeters. In this instance, a dermatologist examines the mole and determines if additional testing is necessary.
Sebaceous nevi are present at birth and most commonly located on the scalp. They form as a result of an overgrowth of sebaceous glands, which secrete a waxy substance called sebum that moisturizes skin and hair.
These birthmarks are usually tan or orange in color. They often appear as a long oval or comma shape. Sebaceous nevi do not fade over time, and hair cannot grow in the skin where they are present. A small percentage of sebaceous nevi may become cancerous.
Even though the risk is low, our dermatologists may recommend regular examinations to ensure that any change in the birthmark is noticed. In some instances, a doctor recommends surgical removal of the birthmark. This is most common in adolescents, as hormones associated with puberty may activate the glands in the birthmark and increase the chance of skin cancer developing.
If you need help accessing our website, call Skip to main content. Types of Birthmarks in Children Facebook. Opens in a new tab Twitter. Opens in a new tab. Vascular Birthmarks Vascular birthmarks are often red and may be raised or flat. Hemangiomas Hemangiomas affect as many as 1 in 20 newborns. Salmon Patches Salmon patches are harmless clusters of blood vessels that create small, flat, pinkish-red marks.
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