Question 1

what is a birthmark, how does it form and can you have it on a leg?

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Birthmarks: 1. Not sure how or why they form
2. They can occur anywhere on the body
3. Yes they are common on the legs and 
4. Many form after birth and we still call them birth marks....

Question 2

can you shave a birthmark?

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Usually not: The pigment cells are usually to deep in the skin to remove them by just shaving off the surface cells. Talk to your doc or a dermatologist about the different options for removal based on what type of birthmark it is.

Question 3

how to remove white birthmarks?

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Unlikely to happen: White birthmarks generally reflect an absence or decreased production of pigment in the patch of skin involved.This cannot be reversed. In theory you could transplant a full thickness graft of your skin to cover the area, but it would never look "normal" and would have some visible demarcation at the edges that would call attention to the patch.Most would use a cover makeup for prominent areas.

Question 4

do all birthmarks stay forever?

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Depends: Some birthmarks, especially those relate to malformations of blood vessels often disappear with the growth of the child.  Others may persist and get larger with the growth of the child.

Question 5

is it normal to have birthmarks?

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Yes: Many babies have birth marks and some, consisting of vascular lesions regress with time.  As long as the birthmark is stable and not bleeding, there is no cause for alarm.

Question 6

how do i get birthmarks removed ?

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Discuss with PCP: Some birthmarks are amenable to laser or other treatment modalities. Some are better left alone. A discussion with your pcp or evaluation by a dermatologist should give more specific guidance for your situation.

Question 7

can i remove birthmarks on my own?

Accepted Answer

Not advised!: Leave this to your doctor. Furthermore, if it were to be cancerous, you would be doing yourself a big disservice.

Question 8

how can i remove birthmark naturally?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Most birthmarks are either very vascular, or deeply pigmented (although some are very pale).  Attempts to alter the appearance of these types of skin lesions will likely be ineffective at best, or leave an undesirable appearance/scar.  A dermatologist would be the appropriate person to consult for this.

Question 9

are there different kinds of birthmarks?

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Yes: There are quite a few. Some are common and quite innocent,some are rare and may signal significant internal problems could occur.

Question 10

what are birthmarks and what causes them?

Accepted Answer

They are...: ...Any mark or discoloration anywhere on the skin,  head to toe.  They can be made of blood vessels,  the pigment forming cells in skin,  or other types f cells.   Most are harmless,  some are cosmetically disfiguring,  a few reflect an underlying problem. Your doctor can tell the difference.

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