What causes birthmarks on babies?

 

Birthmarks are blemishes on the skin that are noticeable at birth, or shortly afterwards. What causes birthmarks on babies?

It is a common question in the mind of everybody, especially in parents that where do birthmarks come from.

 

The underlying causes of birthmarks have still not been proven by science. However, many medical experts think that these may be formed due to malformation of some blood vessels etc., or may or may not be related to the trauma faced by skin during the child birth process.

 

﹒Birthmarks are inherited from parents, grandparents or other family members.

What causes birthmarks on babies?

 

Birthmarks are blemishes on the skin that are noticeable at birth, or shortly afterwards. What causes birthmarks on babies?

It is a common question in the mind of everybody, especially in parents that where do birthmarks come from.

 

The scientific explanation is that

 

The underlying causes of birthmarks have still not been proven by science. However, many medical experts think that these may be formed due to malformation of some blood vessels etc., or may or may not be related to the trauma faced by skin during the child birth process.

 

﹒Birthmarks are inherited from parents, grandparents or other family members.

﹒Many doctors suggest that an over-growth of fine blood vessels is one of the main causes of the appearance of birthmarks.

 

﹒According to some doctors, the overgrowth of pigment cells, called melanocytes, is a prime reason for the formation of birthmarks.

 

Birth marks may be permanent and continue for the life of the person. Some birth marks are temporary and fade away with time.

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