What causes a birthmark?!
Question: I know someone who has a big heart shaped birthmark right above their knee. It is about 3" by 2". It has a long purple vein running through it. This really upsets her, especially when she wears shorts. Any ideas on what causes them and can they be removed by any means currently?
Answers: I know someone who has a big heart shaped birthmark right above their knee. It is about 3" by 2". It has a long purple vein running through it. This really upsets her, especially when she wears shorts. Any ideas on what causes them and can they be removed by any means currently?
The cause of most birthmarks is unknown. Most birthmarks are not inherited. Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks. Most vascular birthmarks are not due to difficulties or problems that happen to the mother during pregnancy, nor are they inherited. Research is presently underway to identify the exact etiology of vascular birthmarks.
There are two major categories of birthmarks: pigmented and red.
Red birthmarks can range from tiny, pink dots to large, deep-red marks.
Pigmented birthmarks are areas of skin where the color is different from the color of the rest of the skin.
Candidates for Birthmark Removal
People who feel their birthmarks may cause risks to their health constitute as qualified candidates for the procedure, as would those who are bothered by the appearance of birthmarks. Undergoing birthmark removal can help enhance one