A 43-year-old member asked:
what to do if i have the same birthmark as my grandmother what does that mean?
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Nothing in particulr: It is interesting but of no significance.As many as 14% of the population can have the storks bite birth mark and it may or may not appear in siblings, relatives in the same family. Many other birth marks appear sporadically.
Answered on Sep 26, 2019
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Something else? : I wonder if you've had an injury to that area of the birthmark. Depending on the location of the birthmark, something could be going on in that area. ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Nothing special: I know of no particular medical condition or disease that is specifically related to a single birthmark at that location.
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Nothing specific: I find these occasionally.The importance depends on the type of birthmark. Some are benign and no treatment indicated.Some will be associated with oth ... Read More
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Possible Problem: Developing itchiness is a concerning sign with a birthmark. Additional concerning signs are growth, color change, irregular borders, and significant ... Read More
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