Birthmarks:Birthmarks are colored marks that appear on babies' skin at birth or shortly after birth. Most of them are harmless and disappear over time. Some need treatment. Among the most common birthmarks in newborn babies are infantile hemangiomas, simple moles, mongolian spots, milky brown moles, vascular abnormalities, and melanocytic moles. The most common birthmarks are discussed below:
It is the most common stains that occur with the flocculation of the skin. One in 10 babies has a hemangioma. They are more common in female babies, premature babies, low birth weight babies and twins. They are also called strawberry hemangiomas because they are bright red in color, raised from the skin and resemble strawberries. Although they can be seen all over the skin, the most common areas are the head and neck regions. Hemangiomas can be located not only on the skin, but also in the liver, respiratory tract, and even internal organs such as the brain and heart. Sometimes they cause a blue color to the overlying skin because they are located deep and under the skin. Infantile hemangiomas are usually not present at birth or initially appear as a red patch on the skin and then enlarge and swell to form a hemangioma. They continue to grow for several weeks or months. They then enter the stagnation period. Then they start to shrink and disappear after a while. The larger the hemangioma, the later it will disappear. Sometimes their disappearance can be delayed up to 7 years of age. Deeply located hemangiomas follow the same course. It is not possible to predict when a hemangioma will disappear. Most hemangiomas do not require treatment, but those located on the face and especially on the eyelids or lips, genitals can cause an unsightly appearance or disrupt the function of the organ. They can also affect vision, breathing, or feeding. . They need to be examined, followed up and treated. If hemangiomas itch, they may begin to bleed heavily. In such a case, it is necessary to press a clean gauze pad on the bleeding area for at least 5 minutes. If the gauze is removed after the bleeding has stopped, bleeding may begin again.Simple moles (Nevus): They are in the form of pink or reddish skin patches. They are more common between the eyes, on the forehead, or on the back of the neck. There are those who call it the birthmark or the "angel kiss". They occur as a result of the enlargement of the veins in the skin and give the skin a red color. They become more visible when the baby is pushing or crying. These simple moles, which are very common in babies, usually disappear within two years.
Mongolian spots: They appear as gray or bluish areas on the skin. The skin of the stained area looks as if it has been crushed and bruised as a result of an impact. can give a nt. They are more common in races living in Asia, and the mongolian name is derived from the Mongolian race. They usually appear on the back, waist or hips and disappear on their own within two years.
Port wine stain:This is the most common vascular abnormality. Its color is similar to the color of cherry juice, or the color of red wine. Sometimes it gets too big. If left untreated, they can become darker and more puffy. Children with these birthmarks sometimes also have vascular abnormalities in their brains or inside their eyes. In this respect, they should be evaluated by doctors. These birthmarks do not go away for life.
Melanocytic moles (Nevus): It occurs when cells that give color to the baby's skin are concentrated in one area of the skin. They are usually light or dark brown. Sometimes they appear at birth, sometimes in the first few months and do not disappear for life. In babies with dark skin, they become even darker. During puberty, they may darken and swell and become hairy. If they are large, they can turn into skin cancer over time. They need to be followed by doctors. Treatment is not required unless there is a danger of skin cancer.
Milky brown spots (cafe-au-lait spots): They are light or dark brown spots and can be seen all over the body. They are very common, almost most children have one or two. They appear darker on darker skin. Sizes and shapes vary greatly Fuck. If their number is 6 or more, they should be followed by doctors as they may be a sign of neurofibromatosis type 1 disease.
DIFFERENT SKIN FEATURES OF THE NEWBORN:
Apart from birthmarks, a wide variety of different skin features may appear on the skin of babies shortly after birth. Most of these different features stay for a short time and disappear. The most common different skin features are scaling, host, milia, miliaria, neonatal acne, toxic erythema, and transient pustular melanosis. The most common neonatal skin features are discussed below.
Scaling (or peeling of the skin): Occurs in most babies in the first days of life. It is more severe in babies born late. It's completely normal.
Eczema: It usually occurs on the face. As the months pass, they can also appear on the knees and elbows. They are areas of dry, scaly and reddened skin. They can be itchy. Eczema on the knees and elbows may worsen as the baby starts to crawl. It may become inflamed and acquire a yellow and crusty appearance. The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis. They usually occur with an allergic effect. Babies with this condition need to be examined and treated. &nbs p;
Host: There are also those who say seborrheic eczema and seborrheic dermatitis. They are often confused with eczema. The hosts are the crusty and oily skin structure that occurs in newborns and slightly older infants. It is caused by an oily substance secreted by the glands in the skin. This substance prevents skin cells from shedding and allows them to stick to each other. They are mostly seen on the scalp, forehead, face, gland area, neck and armpits. To treat, the crusts are softened by generously rubbing olive oil or petroleum jelly on them. After waiting for 1 hour, it is washed with baby shampoo. If the hosts cannot be removed in this way, a doctor's examination is required. The hosts usually disappear within a few weeks to a few months.
Toxic erythema: It is a common baby rash. They appear from the skin as slightly raised pinkish-reddish spots. These spots, which appear in the first week after birth, are harmless and disappear on their own within a few days.
Milias: It is seen as small bumps on the faces of babies. They look like acne but are small cysts filled with oil and keratin. Sometimes they can even be seen on the gums. They are very common in the first few days of life and disappear without any treatment.
Rapid (Miliaria) : There are also those who say heat rash. Its appearance can be very variable. majority
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