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What could have caused my birthmark to get infected?
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Trauma: Not knowing exactly what kind of birthmark you have makes the answer to this question difficult. The most common reason why a birthmark would get infected would be if it were traumatized. Picking at it, scratching at it, or rubbing it could cause it to become infected.
Answered 5/6/2016
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