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Stork bite    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Salmon patch; Nevus simplex

Treatment

There is no treatment necessary. Lesions that persist past three years may be removed with a laser for cosmetic purposes.

Prognosis

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

Complications

There are usually no complications.

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

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

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