Birthmarks

Birthmarks are areas of discolored and/or raised skin that are apparent at birth or within a few weeks of birth. Birthmarks are made up of malformed pigment cells or blood vessels.
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Birthmarks - pigmented
Definition:
A birthmark is skin marking present at birth that ranges in color from brown or black to bluish or blue-gray. Birthmarks include cafe-au-lait spots, moles, and mongolian spots. (See also birthmarks - red.) ...
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Birthmarks
Skin discolorations that are present at birth or appear shortly thereafter are known as birthmarks. They can develop anywhere on the skin, although some types tend to appear most frequently in particular areas.
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Birthmarks - Red
Alternate Names
: Angioma Cavernosum, Capillary Hemangioma, Hemangioma Simplex, Strawberry Mark, Vascular Skin Changes
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A tendency toward developing moles, freckles, or birthmarks may be inherited. Infection of the skin itself by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites is the most common cause of skin lesions.
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Birthmarks and Other Skin Pigmentation Problems - Birthmarks and other skin pigmentation problems are caused by the body's inability to produce enough melanin.
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Birthmarks may appear as moles (melanocytic nevi) that vary in color from light brown to blue, and are either flat or raised above the surface of the skin. They are usually benign, but do rarely develop into malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer.
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Skin examination: A doctor or nurse examines the skin to look for moles, birthmarks, or other pigmented areas that look abnormal in color, size, shape, or texture.
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PhotoDerm PL An electro-optic device designed for noninvasive treatment of benign pigmented lesions (including age spots, liver spots, freckles, birthmarks, melasma, hyperpigmentation and tattoos) by using intense pulsed light.
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In Nf1 symptoms usually appear in early childhood. A telltale sign is the presence of coffee-coloured birthmarks known as 'cafe-au-lait' spots. At least six of these are present at birth or develop within the first five years of life.
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Clothing and valuables are identified and recorded. The location and description of identifying marks, such as scars, tattoos, birthmarks, and other significant findings (injuries, wounds, bruises, cuts), are recorded on a body diagram.
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Examine your skin regularly, looking for the development of new skin growths or changes in existing moles, freckles, bumps and birthmarks. With the help of mirrors, check your face, neck, ears and scalp.
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