When do children show birthmarks?

Most people are sure that such habitual to us all dark spots (birthmarks) appear from birth. But this is not true. They received their name not because they can be found in newborns, but because they are transmitted from parents, that is, by genetic means. Nevuses on the skin appear in a small number of children. In addition, spots that we can see on the skin of babies are called "born." They develop in parallel with the child, increasing with his age.

When do children show birthmarks? This question does not sound quite right, since they, most often, are almost invisible on the skin of the baby. At first they can be so light that they are hard to notice right away. After a while its shade intensifies, the mole becomes dark and noticeable. And only then do the parents understand that their child has a nevus.

What are the causes of nevi on the baby's body?

1. Genetic predisposition. This is the main reason. If one of the parents has a birthmark in an interesting or unusual place, then most likely the child will also appear. Sometimes such formations do not adorn the body at all, but do not rush to get rid of the nevus at an early age, because after the operation it can grow again in the same place.
2. Hormonal changes. Despite the fact that in infancy they are extremely rare, you should not brush aside this reason.
3. Moles can also appear if the child is out in the sun. Under the influence of ultraviolet, processes are activated that increase the growth of nevi.

Some children are born with birthmarks. Most often this happens if:

1. A child with very light skin.
2. Premature babies.
3. Children are female. Usually girls are much more likely to be born with nevi than boys.

Birthmarks in babies are slightly different from those that adults notice on their skin. Most moles begin their education and growth in the first months after birth. Isolate the usual and vascular childhood nevi. Vascular are those that are based on a sick number of small vessels of red or pink. Sometimes they protrude above the skin. They can not develop into malignant formations, but most often they are removed because of an unpleasant appearance.

Normal have a dark hue, sometimes flat, sometimes convex. Appear on the skin up to a year. Often in the middle of such a birthmark grows hairs, which is a good sign. But if the nevus appeared on the foot or palm of a child, then it is better to remove it.

Try from time to time to carefully examine the body of your baby for the presence of vascular nevi and immediately consult a doctor if the skin has a slight swelling, bluish or pinkish tint. Vascular birthmarks are:

1. Hemangiomas.
2. Birthmarks of pinkish color (shade of salmon).
3. Wine stains.

Hemangioma does not appear very long (within two to three weeks after the birth of the child), but it can not be seen immediately. Can be anywhere. It grows and increases in size to a year and a half, and then it starts to noticeably brighten until it merges with the body. Completely passes before the age of ten.

Birthmark of pink color is also known as "bite stork". Usually appears in the nape of the neck, on the forehead, eyelids or nose. Has either a large size, or consists of a huge number of small specks.

The wine spot has, as a rule, a red tint and is on the head or face. May increase with age. To remove such a stain there is no sense, since it will appear again, does not pass with time. Modern medicine offers two methods of treatment:

1. Laser therapy.
2. Infrared radiation.

Sometimes such wine stains can not be cured, then the only solution is cosmetics.

Why do birthmarks appear in a child?

Sometimes it happens that nevi begin to appear on the body of the baby rather large clusters. This process certainly frightens parents who do not know why the baby's birthmarks appear. As a rule, the formation of such spots begins with those who spend too much time under the active sun. Do not forget that ultraviolet is very harmful to the child's body, so try not to often take the baby out into the street at too sunny hours.

If you still want to spend a day with the child on the yarn, it is worth choosing the right protection for him. Today, manufacturers offer a huge range of products with a high level of protection against ultraviolet rays, which are suitable even for young children. Do not forget to apply such creams or gels to the baby's skin every time before going to the beach or walking on a sunny day.

Often a large number of new birthmarks appear in children in adolescence. This can be explained by the fact that in the body of a teenager there is a hormonal failure that can lead to the formation of nevi.

At what age do children have moles?

The first nevi are formed on our body in early childhood, but only parents who have carefully studied each millimeter of skin of their baby can know about it. Therefore, no doctor can accurately answer the question, at what age do children have moles? This can be a year, and three years, and five years, it all depends on the individual characteristics of each individual organism. But education depends on several factors:

1. Frequency of exposure to sunlight.
2. Ripening of children.
3. Genetic features.

If moles on the body of parents began to appear rather late and there were a lot of them, then, most likely, we should not expect that the child will begin to form nevus at an early age and they will be few. Remember, in order to protect the baby from the appearance of new birthmarks, it is necessary to protect his skin from burning in the summer, dressing the covering clothes and applying special creams.

So when do children show birthmarks? According to the research, the first nevuses are formed in a year or two. At this time, many parents begin to take their children to the beach (in the summer), so even a small amount of ultraviolet is usually enough for the nevi to begin to darken and manifest. If the appearance of birthmarks scared you, you can contact the child with a doctor who will carefully examine the skin of the baby and tell you what to do with birthmarks. Remember that in children malignant nevi practically do not occur, but it is worth following their development and the child's reaction to them.

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