
Birthmarks are various forms of malformation of the skin which are usually present at or shortly after birth.
Incidence: Very Common
○ More than 3 million US cases per year
○ Treatable by a medical professional
○ Usually self-diagnosable
○ Lab tests not usually required
Birthmarks are various forms of malformation of the skin which are usually present at or shortly after birth. On occasion however they may not show up till around puberty. Examples include Mongolian spots, benign vascular malformations, hemangiomas, or benign nevi.