Stork bite mark whether the dangerous Born For Kids?

Baby birthmarks are usually harmless and disappear on its own. But sometimes this birthmark growing and is associated with other health problems. How to tell a birthmark is dangerous or not?

Forms can be flat birthmark on the skin or slightly prominent, have regular borders or not and color also varies like brown, tan color, black, pink, red or purple.

There are two main types of birthmarks, ie vascular birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks. Until now the cause of birthmarks can not be known.

Reported from Kidshealth, there are two main types of birthmarks, ie vascular birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks.

Vascular birthmarks
Macular stains (not dangerous)

These birthmarks also called salmon patches or stork bites, which is a faint red marks are often found on the forehead, eyelids, the back of the neck, nose, upper lip or the back of the head. This sign will be more noticeable when the baby cries and generally will fade when infants aged 1-2 years.

Hemangioma or strawberry marks (can be dangerous)
These birthmarks appear on the skin surface and are found deeper below the surface of the skin, bright red like a strawberry, and sometimes only emerge after a few weeks old baby. Strawberry marks will grow during the first 6 months, but will shrink back and disappear when the children aged 5-9 years.
Hemangiomas generally does not cause complaints, but complications will arise if the site extends to cover the eyes, mouth or nose that can interfere with vision, eating, breathing or other body functions. To find out if this birthmark need to be treated or not, should consult with a physician because not all hemangiomas should be eliminated.
Or port wine stain port-wine stains (could be dangerous)
This sign is the discoloration that looks like spilled wine and most often in the face, neck, arms or legs. These birthmarks tend to grow darker and thicker and will not go away by itself. It is possible that the overgrowth is derived from soft tissue or bone. If the sign is located near the eye, you should immediately consult in order to prevent complications.


Pigmented birthmarks
Spot Cafe-au-lait/seperti coffee with milk (can be dangerous)
Generally can be located anywhere and sometimes an increase in the amount of time the child's age increases. If only one is not a problem, but wise parents should see this birthmark. If this mark is likely to be a sign of bigger neurofibromatosis (a genetic disorder that causes abnormal cell growth of nerve tissue).



Spot Mongolia (not dangerous)
These birthmarks flat, bluish-gray color that are often found in the back of the body, or buttocks. Generally occur on dark skin as in Asian children, American Indian, African, Hispanic and Southern European descent. This mark will fade away without treatment.




Mole (can be dangerous if enlarged)
Most people get moles at some parts of the body with brown or black color, flat or raised and the possibility of growing hair on it. Parents should be aware of mole that enlarges, because there is the possibility of developing into skin cancer (melanoma) later in life.





Birth Signs Stork Bite
Stork bites (stork bite) is a common type of birthmark seen in newborns who are temporary. The medical term for stork bite is nevus simplex. These birthmarks occur in about one third of all newborns.

Stork bites are caused by stretching (dilation) of certain blood vessels. Signs appear dark when the child cries or room temperature changes.


Symptoms
Stork bite usually looks pink. Babies can be born with a stork bite, or the birthmark may appear in the first months of life. Stork bites found on the forehead, eyelids, nose, upper lip, or back of the neck.

Treatment
No treatment is needed. If a stork bite lasts longer than 3 years, it can be removed with a laser to improve one's appearance.