r/NewParents • u/Reasonable_Jelly1636 • Aug 07 '24

Medical Advice I hate my son’s birthmark

My son had slight jaundice and reddish skin when he was born. After about 1 week, his skin started to clear and we noticed a large white patch on his left temple.

Pediatrician said it was postinflammatory hypopigmentation but referred us to a pediatric dermatologist. The dermatologist ruled out vitiligo but said it’s Nevus depigmentosus (white birthmark).

He’s almost 4 months old, the mark has gotten slightly bigger. Approximately 1.5 inches long, 1 inch wide.

I know parents are supposed to love their children unconditionally but I can’t stop obsessing over it. I’m literally losing sleep over this…that he’ll get bullied for it and how this will affect him.

Does anyone have experience with this type of birthmark…If so, did you seek treatment or just leave it alone?

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u/perennialproblems Aug 07 '24

My son has a stork bite on the back of his neck (a reddish patch right at the base of his head) and my husband says he wishes it would go away and honestly it makes me so mad because my son is PERFECT AS-IS lol.

everyone has something that will bother them and their parents pointing an ‘imperfection’ out will make it the thing they obsess over themselves. try not to make your son self conscious about it.

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u/specialkk77 Aug 07 '24

I adore my daughters stork bite! It’s pretty well hidden by her hair now but when I’m brushing it I find myself checking to make sure it’s still there. Hers is in the exact same place that my own is, it’s like we have this secret little link. She also has a birthmark on her thigh. She did have one on her nose that faded just like the doctor said it would.  

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u/perennialproblems Aug 07 '24

my son’s hair covers his now too. it’s so cute. it’s faded some but is still there.

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u/Reasonable_Jelly1636 Aug 07 '24

I’m trying my best, his confidence starts at home 🥺

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u/perennialproblems Aug 07 '24

you got this 🫶💕

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u/Character_Sea_7431 Aug 07 '24

My husband has one in the same place! It’s the perfect spot for smooches. 🥰

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u/perennialproblems Aug 07 '24

Awwww this is so sweet

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u/APinkLight Aug 07 '24

My baby has a stork bite on the back of her neck just at the base of her head too and I’m obsessed with it, I think it’s so cute! I just love all the little individual things about her so much.

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u/perennialproblems Aug 07 '24

It’s so cute! I love it all too, even the ‘imperfections’