Birthmarks

Birthmarks in children can be the cause of a lot of worry and concern. They are usually benign, but they can progress and evolve into something larger and of cosmetic concern.

An infant's skin can sometimes be covered in white, pink, or brown spots called birthmarks. These marks can be small or large and may appear suddenly after birth, last for weeks or months, and then disappear without treatment. Most birthmarks are not associated with any health problems. There are two types of birthmarks: vascular (caused by blood vessels) and pigmentary (caused by melanin).

Birthmark Treatment

Common birthmarks include moles, café-au-lait macules, Mongolian spots, Naevus of Ota or vascular (red) birthmarks. We would recommend coming in to see your dermatologist to accurately diagnose the birthmark and ascertain if treatment or further investigations are required. Very often the birthmarks are harmless but for aesthetic reasons treatment may be performed to remove, reduce or stop it getting larger.