Pregnancy And Baby Care Toddler Illness Toddler Birthmarks

...times very faint signs of the mark may persist.

Common types of Toddler Birthmarks

Another very common type of birth marks are the Mongolian spots. These are flat and dark, blackish blue areas of skin found on the buttocks or lower back. Birthmarks of this type generally tend to darken first, after which they gradually begin to fade off as the child grows older, and disappear when he or she is bout 6-7seven years of age. The third types of marks are known as Cafe au lait spots. These birthmarks are oval shaped, light brown flat patches present on the skin. Such types of marks can occur just about anywhere on the child's body. Cafe au lait spots do not fade or lighten and many a times they may even multiply in number as the child grows older, particularly around adolescence. In case your child has a lot of these spots (more then six), which measure greater than a centimeter in diameter, then consult the child's pediatrician, as this could be the implication of some underlying medical problem. Other types of birthmarks include port wine stains and strawberry hemangioma.

Treatment for Toddler Birthmarks

Birthmarks generally do not require any treatment as they tend to fade off as and when the child grows and additionally they do not pose to be any kind of a problem. Large birthmarks however may be a cause for concern when the child is older, as it can affect their self confidence. There are a number of birthmark treatments that are available, such as surgery and laser treatment. You can consult a specialist to discuss the various options on treating these marks. However, please bear in mind that not all birthmarks are treatable. If one cannot get rid of them medically, there are a lot of camouflage creams available that can help in disguising their appearance.