A birthmark is called a hemangiomas.
The medical name for a birthmark is hemangiomas.
Birthmarks are a congenital, benign irregularity on the skin which is present at birth or appears shortly after birth and usually in the first month.
They can occur anywhere on the skin.
Birthmarks are caused by overgrowth of blood vessels, melanocytes, smooth muscle, fat, fibroblasts, or keratinocytes.
Birthmarks generally result from an overgrowth of a structure that is normally present in the skin.
For example, an overgrowth of blood vessels produces vascular birthmarks or haemangiomas; an overgrowth of pigment cells produces congenital naevi or moles.
Birthmarks are normal although not everyone has a birthmark.
Birthmarks are a common type of discoloration that appear on your skin at birth or during the first few weeks of life.
They're usually noncancerous.
Most birthmarks are harmless, but some indicate an underlying medical condition.
In some instances, birthmarks may be removed for cosmetic reasons.
What are large birthmarks called?
Deep hemangiomas are thick, deep, raised birthmarks that can be pale, skin-colored, red, or blue.
They often are round in shape and may feel like a sponge.
Deep hemangiomas may not go away, or they may fade and leave a scar.
Compound hemangiomas are a combination of superficial and deep hemangiomas.