Birthmarks
Marks that appear on the skin at birth — or soon after — are birthmarks. They are very common and can be small, pale and hardly noticeable. Or they can cover large areas and be red, purple or black. Birthmarks can appear anywhere on the body. Some fade; others are permanent. They usually don't hurt and rarely are associated with health problems.
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Actually, no one really knows why some people get birthmarks and others don't.
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There are two main types of birthmarks: pigmented birthmarks and vascular birthmarks.
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Most birthmarks don’t cause problems, so you really don’t need to do anything. But larger birthmarks can make some children and adults self-conscious, and treatment might be helpful.
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If your child would like to learn more about birthmarks, he or she can visit
Birthmarks: Almost Everyone’s Got Them.
