Can you tell me about birthmarks???
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No they can not be removed medically without some form of laser treatment or surgery.  But, most not all people are born with a birth mark and there really isn't a defined answere for them except it was an unual change in the skin while you were in-utero.  Most birth marks do start to fade some as you get older.
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(m)\n\nTreatment of Stretch Marks\nSutter Medical Group \n\n \n\n\nWhat causes stretch marks?\nThere are a number of factors historically related to development of stretch marks, such as pregnancy, weight gain, and rapid growth. The development of stretch marks seems to run in families and actually may not be the direct result of any of the commonly associated factors. There may be some underlying defect in collagen or elastin fibers in predisposed individuals, which can be manifested as stretch marks when the individual becomes pregnant, etc. Not everyone who is pregnant develops stretch marks. A few people must take cortisone for certain internal disorders, and the weight gain that can result is often associated with the development of stretch marks.\n\nCan stretch marks be treated?\nFrom our experience, about 50 percent of individuals see 50 percent improvement after treatment. Improvement is subjective because it is very hard to photograph stretch marks, and perceived outcomes can be altered by simply changing the angle of the light. Younger patients with thin, pink stretch marks do the best, although we have seen flat, white stretch marks improve as well. The stretch marks associated with extreme weight gain, which are often very deep, seem to respond the least.\n\nWhich lasers are used to treat stretch marks?\nThe lasers commonly used to treat stretch marks are the same ones used to treat vascular problems; the yellow- and green-light lasers. It is not clear why they are effective; it may be there is something on the collagen or elastin molecule that absorbs the light. It can occasionally take a repeat treatment to see further improvement. Even after one laser treatment, improvement may occur slowly up to a full year after the treatment.\n\nAre there any risks to laser treatment for stretch marks?\nAs a group, the vascular lasers are safe enough to use on infants. The spot sizes and energies used are very low. Both of these wavelengths or lights can be absorbed by background melanin in the skin. A few patients with darker skin tones have been reported to have some post-procedure pigmentary alteration, which is usually temporary.\n\nAre there treatments that don't involve laser?\nYes, the two most common are Retin-A cream and the new microdermabrasion technique. We know that Retin A, used over many months, can cause new collagen to be deposited in the skin, which may be the mechanism for the perceived improvement. Less than 50 percent of our patients feel they have seen improvement with Retin A, but it is a low-risk treatment. Microdermabrasion involves the use of fine sand that is blown across the skin. The low-grade mechanical irritation of repeat treatments may induce new collagen formation in stretch marks. Multiple treatments are generally required.
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Yeah, it is called a birth mark. Nothing more, nothing less. And don't let some nut try to convince you she is going to be captured by aliens or some other idiotic idea. Talk to your doctor about it. Maybe they can remove it or later in her life it will disappear.
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That would be funny.  But, what's sad is that people will actually believe you!\n\nI always wanted to get a tattoo on my neck or upper arm of some unknown symbol.  When people ask me what it is, I would tell them it's a birthmark and I'm the "chosen one."
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Beauty marks are pretty much moles that are in a place that makes it attractive. The most popular beauty mark is when there is a mole a few centimeters from the corner of a lip, like Marilyn Monroe.\n\nThe high concentration of melanin, a dark pigment, is responsible for the dark color of moles. Most moles are simply birth marks. Some scientists think that an overexposure to ultraviolet light or excesssive sunlight may play a role in the forming acquired moles, but more research is needed to support this.\n\nThe number of moles on a person's body appears to be hereditary. This applies also to their color and shape.\n\nSudden and unexpected changes in skin moles, such as bleeding, irritation, darkening, sudden growth or change in shape, can be a sign of skin cancer, so keep a good eye on those moles!\n\nHope this helps!
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Well I think that you can help her a lot by being a friend and being accepting of her no matter how she reacts. I think that it is a big deal to her, although you might be correct that it won't be as much of an issue for others. But, its sometimes difficult to convince others about this.\n\nThere are a couple of other things you can do to be helpful. Talk with your school counselor to see if your school counselor has any ideas of how to help her.\n\nSuggest that she join a support group for people with vascular anomolies. If there isn't a local group there are online support groups for persons with port wine birthmarks. See the information below:\n\nhttp://www.birthmark.org/port_wine_stains.php\n\nMore information from:\nNational Congenital Port-Wine Stain Foundation, 125 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10021
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The skin you have on the tip of your finger is actually dead skin, that's why it doesn't hurt that much if you cut it and why it doesn't bleed unless you cut it deeply. y&#92;Your fingerprints - dermal ridges - are below where your new skin is formed so that each new layer of skin that is formed (and then eventually flaked off) will have the same pattern on it.\nThis dermal layer is formed before birth, while the baby is still in the womb. There are different theories about how the ridges are actually formed, one of them being that the ridges are influenced by different water flow patterns around them, creating a random pattern. However there is some evidence to suggest that this is at least partially genetic; identical twins do not have the exact same fingerprint but they may have the same basic pattern (whorl, loop, etc) on the same fingers.
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I'd go to a DERMATOLOGIST first for sounds like a skin  condition  or even a birthmark  but a doctor can tell you what it is and if anything can be done to correct-could even be attributed to diet, something missing .  There are Bleaching Creams available and if that is a option for you then the doctor can prescribe the correct strength that you need and since they are costly over the counter why waste money expeimenting when you can get the right one for you immediately from the doctor.Suppose it is some sort of birthmark-there is a  Concealing Make-up Line such as DERMABLEND-conceals,scars,birthmarks,even port wine stains on the face and such ,vericose veins for it has for the face and also fo anywhere on the body and have seen the commercial where a woman wth very dark veins applies on the legs and the result is amazing-totally can't tell-legs are a uniform even color. It this is a option for you and your children since it is sweat and water proof soap and water is not sufficient to take off but the Cetaphil Cleanser(found any drug store or food store) does a good job in removing it-for no makeup is supposed to be kept on ovrnightYou can find this at Macy's,Dillards,Pennys Bloomingdales-the better dept.stores. I'd use this makeup esp on the children until you get to see a Dermatologist for I'm sure kids at school if school age  are quick to notice difference and can be cruel in their taunts and that is hurtful for children want to fit in so badly   Hope I helped and that you find answer to your problem. Stay Well
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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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it could be a hamangioma   which is a sort of birth mark and can be removed however if it is psoriasis or rosacea removing it will not help at all   best bet is to talk to doctor
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Stretch marks ("striae" is the medical term) occur in skin that has stretched (usually with growth of something underneath it). Most commonly this occurs with pregnancy (rapid growth of the abdomen and breasts) and sometimes with puberty (rapid growth of the female breasts). It can occur with weight gain or height gain by itself.\n\nIt occurs in particular people and not in others because of differences in the collagen of the skin.\n\nThe collagen is a long protein that is used in making up the stuff between the cells. There are several different types of collagen depending on what part of the body it's being used. In our skin it comes as sheets and long strands and is responsible for the skin's tensile strength and the ability to keep other stuff out and our cells together.\n\nMany families (I think the majority of families, in fact) have a type of collagen that when it stretches can cause stretch marks.\n\nAsk your mum and dad about who has stretch marks in the family. You might be surprised!\n\nThere is no sure-fire way to removing stretch marks. Various ways that have been tried include laser / dermabrasion / cocoa butter.
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http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/kw/derm/pages/ac04_8.htm
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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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You know, I never quite thought of it like that?\n*looks around for some sort of mark*\nAhHA!  nope, just a mole.\nBut that is interesting.  My daughter has a freckle that looks like a rose, and when she was young, she used to call herself that, even though her name is (something else)\n\nOh, wait a minute, yes, yes I do have marks on my body that remind me of that sort of thing (Although I'm not a Born-again Christian),  I've got a scar on one wrist and a mole on the other.  Once I stepped on a nail, and the first thing I thought:  "So that's what it feels like."  (Next thought:  "I wonder if I'll need a tetanus shot.")
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I had a friend with this...same area...I believe it s called a portwine stain...I think it is just capillaries close to the skin.\n\nDefinition:\nA port-wine stain is a vascular (containing vessels) birthmark made of enlarged capillaries in the skin, which produce a reddish-purplish discoloration of the skin.\n\nAlternative Names:\nNevus flammeus \nCauses, incidence, and risk factors:\nPort-wine stains (PWS) are present at birth. The rate is 3 out of 1,000 people. Port-wine stains occur most often on the face but can appear anywhere on the body. Early stains are usually flat and pink in appearance. As the child matures, the color may deepen to a dark red or purplish color.
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How, why, how long, any other abnormalities, any other family members abnormal, what age....???\n\nNo one can possibly comment or reasonably respond to your question when you give no information.  \n\nYou need to spend another 5 points and really give people something to go on if you expect a helpful answer.
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They r strech marks...try cocoa butter lotion...Its real good for strech marks...