A lot of birthmarks are a result of an uneven or extra pigmentation of the baby’s skin, but some of them are blood vessels that don’t grow in the normal way.
There are several types of birthmarks and these include:
- Salmon Patches. Salmon patches are flat and most of them are pinkish or red in color. They usually appear on the nape, between the eyebrows, upper lip and eyelids. Salmon patches are also called angel kisses, stork bites, or macular stains.
- Congenital Moles. These are thin, black or brown spots of varying sizes and shapes, and they can grow on any part or area of the body.
- Cafe-Au-Lait Spots. These are smooth, oval-shaped birthmarks that grow on the torso, buttocks, or legs of the baby. The color of these spots can range from light brown to dark brown.
- Mongolian Spots. These are smooth, bluish or blue-gray spots that are not