A birthmark, also known as a Naevus, is a blemish on the skin formed before birth. The cause of birthmarks is unknown, but may include cellular damage due to radiation or chemicals. Some types of birth marks seem to run in families.

A number of different birthmarks are known. They include Stork bite mark, Mongolian blue spot, Strawberry mark, Cafe au lait spot, Congenital melanocytic naevus, and Port wine stain

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	Birthmark Treatments (1441 words) Most vascular birthmarks are not inherited, nor are they caused by anything that happens to the mother during pregnancy. It's very important that a baby with a vascular birthmark be examined by a dermatologist as early as possible, so that a correct diagnosis can be made and the need for treatment discussed. The port-wine stain is another type of vascular birthmark that occurs in 3 in 1,000 infants. What's a Birthmark? (548 words) Birthmarks get their name for one simple reason: They are marks that are present on the skin of a lot of newborn babies! A baby can develop birthmarks either before he or she is born or soon after birth. Lots of newborns have these birthmarks on the back of the neck (where they're called stork bites) or between the eyebrows (where they're called angel kisses).
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