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A birthmark is a mark which appears on the skin of a newborn, or develops later in life. By nature, birthmarks are benign, although some people may find them unsightly. They vary widely in size, shape, location and color. Birthmarks are sometimes referred to as naevi, referencing the Latin term used to describe benign lesions on the skin with clearly defined margins.
A specific family of birthmarks known as vascular birthmarks are caused by malformations of the veins which cause veins to cluster very close to the skin. One notable form of vascular birthmark is a port-wine stain, which takes the form of a large splotch which grows dark later in life.
A specific family of birthmarks known as vascular birthmarks are caused by malformations of the veins which cause veins to cluster very close to the skin. One notable form of vascular birthmark is a port-wine stain, which takes the form of a large splotch which grows dark later in life.
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