Why do we get birthmarks?
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Interesting question...They are part of the group of skin lesions known as naevi. The cause of birthmarks is unknown, but may include cellular damage due to radiation or chemicals. Some types seem to run in families. No sure answers, who knows?
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It may be something you just never knew about, and always had. I have them, or something similar, on my arms. They look like blisters, and if I pick at them they either don't do anything or they bleed. \n\nThis is something that I've always had, and my mother said I had them as a baby. I also have eczyma, but the dermatologist says it has nothing to do with that, that this is just part of my skin, and there is nothing wrong with it, but it will always be there. Kinda frustrating. \n\nTalk to a dermatologist. They can tell you if it's a natural problem with your skin, or something like an allergic reaction to soap, sunscreen lotion, laundry detergent, or even changed chemicals in water.
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Because your stomach grows during pregnancy, aka "stretches" and then sorta goes back to original form...hence the stretch marks. Its a simple theory really...
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I don't know, but I have them too. I am 17, what I've heard is that they are just normal growth marks, and that they will go away as time goes by. I wouldn't be worried about it, in fact I am not about mines.
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you could always try to cover the birthmark with some sunscreen before you go out in the sun or tanning bed. It shouldn't darken too much then. But honestly, I wouldn't worry about it, I have a couple birthmarks on my legs and my boyfriend loves them. He seriously think they are the cutest things. You're beautiful just the way you are!
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Skin tags or moles.\nDepending on the color you might need to see your doctor.  I would suggest having them looked at regardless of the color just to be safe you know.
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More cat ears...I love em...As you probably know, at least in America we are programmed to see and except ONLY beautiful and flawless, no imperfections.  Must be perfect eye color, hair, tan, shape etc.  Truth is we do want those things but most common sense adults know that can't always be so.  Stretch marks are a part of life and are accepted.  I don't think you'll be shunned by any one even if they are noticeable. When I see the marks on a woman who has worn scanty clothing it just doesn't bother me. I just think she has had a baby or lost weight.  It's not "icky" or anything like that.
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Unfortunately there is nothing that you can do to remove those marks. But the good news is that you will get fewer if you ever get pregnant again. There is no cream or anything that will tae those off. It happens to everyone.
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Yes, it can happen with rapid weight gain - one reason pregnant women often get them.  Except celebrities - have you noticed that?  Because they know (or have someone there to tell them) that the way to avoid stretch marks is to keep your skin moisturized ALL the time.  Concentrate on the areas where you've already got some, but add areas like the back of your knees, and the back of your upper arms.  Just keep the moisturizer coming and you should be okay in the future.  Sorry I can't help with those you've already got, but at least this will keep them from getting worse.
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Unfortunately stretch marks are the result of skin over stretching, often from quick gain of weight/size like pregnancy.  They will minimalize over time and some specialized creams may take away the redness, however.  Stretch marks are permanent.  Cosmetic surgury may be an option for some people.
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Hemangiomas and Vascular Birthmarks occur in approximately 40,000 children born annually. One in ten children are born with a vascular birthmark, and of these children, 1 in 100 are born with a birthmark that will require the opinion of a medical specialist.
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If you're just looking for a temporary solution for removing or masking your birthmark, I suggest maybe looking into some sort of heavy coverage type of makeup.  Dermablend makes a waterproof leg and body cover, as well as preparations for the face.  This might be an inexpensive option for you to explore as well.
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Yes, it's possible.  Birthmarks are just little collections of extra pigment.  They can occur on the front part of the eye or inside the eye.  They're typically called nevi (the singular is nevus) and they're usually harmless.  Your eye doctor will usually watch them, though, because there's a little bit of a risk that they'll progress to a cancer.
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my boyfriend has a bright pink lightning-bolt shaped birthmark from the middle of his hairline to between his eyebrows. is that an imperfection? maybe it's perfect for him, because he has it and it is part of him.
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every person on earth has different fingerprints.  no person is going to have fingerprints that match anothers.\n\nfingerprints are made during pregnancy while the fetus in in the uterus.  as the baby is growing, it presses up against the wall of the uterus.  this pressure when it is on the fingers helps create these fingerprints.  as the baby develops, the lines are formed.  combining the pressure on the fingers and the lining of the uterus which has its own "lines", it creates fingerprints.  the differences are caused by the motion of the fetus during pregnancy and the pressure up against the "lines" as i'm calling it.  since it is impossible in a practical sense for two people to have the exact same movements within the uterus and the lining of the uterus to be the same, it is extremely unrealistic to say that two can have the same fingerprints and therefore, people can be identified by these marks.\n\nhope that helps...
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Your stretch marks will gradually become much less noticeable months after you give birth but will never go away as they are similar to scars. However, you can see a dermatologist to discuss treatment. Here are a few options:\n\n1. tretinoin cream (commonly known by the trade name Retin-A)\n2. laser therapy\n\nYour health insurance plan will not cover "cosmetic" procedures so you'll probably want to find out what this will cost. \n\nOTC preparations do not work so you would be throwing your money away.  Just give it some time.  Instead of focusing negatively on the stretch marks, concentrate on what a wonderful baby you now have.  There are many women who would gladly have your stretch marks if only they could be blessed with a baby.
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OK people...here's the lesson for the day...this is an actual bonified case of a genetic trait that is actually inherited through birth....you will notice that it's not some sort of sickness or illness that we all like to pass off as genetic, but it's an actual physiological trait that can be attributed to a genealogical factor...ooooooohhh...amazing isn't it?.......it's just  pigmentation...nothing to worry about...actually kind of unique and cool...a genetic trait stamp like a birthmark, high intelligence or big feet etc...this is what we inherit genetically from our lineage...v cool...