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What Causes Red Mark On An Infant's Eyelid?
Posted on
Sun, 27 Dec 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sun, 27 Dec 2015
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Question : Hi, my infant has a red mark on the right eyelid, below the right eye and on the forehead. is it a salmon patch or port wine stain? It appeared a week after birth.
Brief Answer:
Red Mark
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
These are very common finding in newborns. Red marks on the eyelids, forehead, bridge of the nose and back of the neck, are found frequently, and often do not appear until several days after birth. They are harmless and ultimately disappear. It can take months to years for that to happen, but it does ultimately happen.
Red Mark
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
These are very common finding in newborns. Red marks on the eyelids, forehead, bridge of the nose and back of the neck, are found frequently, and often do not appear until several days after birth. They are harmless and ultimately disappear. It can take months to years for that to happen, but it does ultimately happen.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What kind of a birthmark is it?
Brief Answer:
Birthmark
Detailed Answer:
The type of birthmark you are describing is commonly known as an " XXXXXXX Kiss" birthmark.
Birthmark
Detailed Answer:
The type of birthmark you are describing is commonly known as an " XXXXXXX Kiss" birthmark.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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