Birthmarks

Surprisingly not many people are aware of what birthmarks are. Normally birthmarks appear on the skin of many newborn babies! An infant can develop birthmarks either before or soon after birth. One of the most common types of birthmark is called a Hemangioma. Birthmarks of this type occur due to the gathering of new blood vessels which group together in one place on the skin. Blood vessels are tiny tubes that transport blood through the body.

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At this present moment there is no known cause as to why the groupings of blood vessels happen. Birthmarks are painless and not directed towards an illness of any kind. When talking of new born babies and birthmarks – it is quite common to see the appearance of these skin stains on the back of the neck (nape). This type is called stork bites. If located between the eyebrows then they're called angel kisses. These birthmarks usually disappear within the first few weeks or months of life.

One kind of hemangioma is called a strawberry hemangioma. The strawberry hemangioma is recognized because it s bright red and sticks out of the skin. Not all - but the strawberry hemangioma usually disappear on their own by the time a child is about 5 years old. The Cavernous hemangioma is another type of birthmark that lies beneath the outer layer of skin. The difference between the strawberry hemangioma and the Cavernous is – that this type is puffier, it also differs in colour. The Cavernous hemangioma is more a bluish-red. These types do not usually go away by themselves.

One type of birthmark commonly recognized is the hemangioma i.e. port-wine stain. Unlike the other two types - the port wine stain isn't puffy or raised like a strawberry or cavernous hemangioma - its level with the outer layer of skin. Once again colour defines many differences between birthmark body blemishes. A port-wine stain is an area of skin that is either maroon or deep red in colour. These birthmarks are normally located on a child’s face and neck.

In some cases of birthmarks – surgery may be suggested. Surgery can entail a doctor using laser treatment to help hide the disfigurement – as some people see them. If you have any medical issues you wish to discuss or any worries over health concerns then you must talk to your doctor. Blue, or black spots on your skin since birth, are probably types of moles! Moles are tiny collections of pigment cells - cells that contain colour. Just like a birthmarks, moles are painless and once again not a sign of illness in children. Sometimes a mole is referred to as being a beauty spot.

Even though a mole is not known to cause discomfort – other than embarrassment for some folk, moles have to be monitored when exposed to the sun. Skin cancer is a disease commonly found through the change of appearance of a mole on the skin. Find out more on how to protect your skin and what to look out for if skin cancer is present.