Birthmark Questions

Ten fingers. Ten toes. Brown hair. A cute little nose. Your baby is perfect. Wait... what's that funny little mark? It's probably nothing to worry about, but still...

It's natural for parents to wonder about anything unusual on their newborn's skin, whether the spot was there from the beginning or shows up a few weeks later. While most birthmarks are harmless, it's smart to have them evaluated at your child's next well visit. But don't panic. We'll help you tell the difference between a harmless little pink dot -- and a possible red flag.

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