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Nevus flammeus
Also called portwine stains. They are caused by dilated capillaries. They start as pinkish-purple areas of skin at birth. They usually fade, but do not completely disappear. If they are very bothersome or in a prominent place most can be removed by laser when the child is older.

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Date Last Modified: 08/28/2003 08:45