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Bookmark or Share- Birthmark Causes & Treatments - Cleveland ClinicBirthmarks are marks on your skin that are present at birth or shortly after. They cosmetically change the appearance of your skin. Some birthmarks fade over time and others stay with you. In rare cases, changes to a birthmark can be a sign of skin cancer. Talk to a provider if you notice changes to your skin. What are birthmarks?
- Understanding Birthmarks: Causes, Types, and TreatmentsBirthmarks are common skin markings that are present at birth or appear shortly after. They can vary in size, shape, and color, and are usually harmless. There are two main types of birthmarks: vascular and pigmented.
- Birthmarks - Johns Hopkins MedicineBirthmarks 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. Although the cause of birthmarks is not known, most of them are benign (noncancerous) and do not require treatment.
- Types of Birthmarks and How to Care for Them - Verywell HealthBirthmarks are marks on or under the skin that are present at birth or develop by 1 to 2 years of age. Birthmarks can be vascular or pigmented. These two types are divided into subtypes that vary in shape, size, color, and texture.
- Birthmark Types, Causes, Risks and Pictures - HealthlineBirthmarks are growths that appear on the skin and are present at or shortly after birth. Many birthmarks fall into two categories, vascular birthmarks or pigmented birthmarks.
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