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Stork bite

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Stork bite
Stork bite
Alternative Names

Salmon patch; Nevus simplex


Treatment

There is no treatment necessary. Lesions that persist past 3 years may be removed with a laser for improved appearance.


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Expectations (prognosis)

The lesions normally disappear without treatment by the time the child is 18 months old.


Complications

There are usually no complications.


Calling your health care provider

All birthmarks should be examined by the health care provider during a routine well-baby examination.


Review Date: 07/22/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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