Birthmarks
The two most common Birthmarks are Port-wine stains and Café au lait stains. Port-wine stains are vascular birthmarks caused by a high concentration of blood vessels in one area. Café au lait stains are patches of skin with high concentrations of pigmentation.
Cafe-au-lait spots are usually light tan in color, gaining the name from the color of coffee with milk. They are usually a benign type of birthmark. The presence of several cafe-au-lait spots larger than a quarter may occur in neurofibromatosis (a genetic disorder that causes abnormal cell growth of nerve tissues).
Moles are small clusters of pigmented skin cells. Nearly everyone has moles, which usually appear after birth. Congenital nevi (moles present at birth) have an increased risk of becoming skin cancer (malignant melanoma). This is especially true if the nevus covers a large area of the body (larger than a fist). All congenital nevi should be examined by a physician. Watch for changes in the size or color, or the appearance of sudden ulceration, bleeding, or itching in the birthmark.
A mongolian spot (also called a mongolian blue spot) is usually bluish or bruised-looking. It usually appears over the lower back or buttocks, sometimes in other areas including the trunk or arms. These are more commonly seen in darker-skinned populations and may persist for months or years but do not become cancer or develop other symptoms.
Non-cancerous birthmarks & skin spots can be effectively treated with Intense Pulsed Light or Laser. These treatments lighten the skin pigment in the areas where it is abnormal. While not every pigmented birthmark can be completely removed, at Rejuvenate! we have multiple technologies and medical grade skin care products that ensure optimal results. During your complimentary consultation, the best treatment options will be thoroughly discussed with you.
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