![]() If it pushes on the eye, it needs urgent treatment or the child may not develop normal vision. Sometimes, the strawberry mark may grow on the face, near the eye.It might rarely bleed if knocked hard or scratched, or develop an ulcer on the surface and need to be treated. The skin of the birthmark is as strong as any other skin.They stop growing between six and 12 months of age, then gradually disappear over the next few years.They usually appear at around one to four weeks of age, then get bigger – sometimes quite quickly – for a few months.Haemangioma of infancy or ’strawberry mark’Another name for a strawberry mark is haemangioma of infancy. They are harmless and become less obvious as the child grows.They are more common in babies from Asian and African ethnic groups who have darker skin colouring.There is no thickening or change to the feel of the skin.They are mainly found on the back and bottom, although any area can be affected.They are bluish, irregular flat patches.Mongolian spotsThe typical characteristics of Mongolian spots include: Occasionally, marks on the forehead, side of the nose and upper lip may persist longer.The mark at the back of the neck may stay for longer, but it is usually covered by hair and out of sight.The marks usually disappear by 12 months of age, if not earlier.Nearly half of all babies have a ‘stork bite’ mark. ![]()
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