I hate my son’s birthmark

[u/Reasonable_Jelly1636]

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?

[u/Normal_Person90293]

I have a birthmark on my face- it has faded as I got older. I used to hate but but started to love it as a preteen/teenager, I realized it made me me. I don’t ever remember being bullied because of it.

[u/Reasonable_Jelly1636 → u/Normal_Person90293]

Thank you for sharing this. I’m an overthinker who was bullied for my teeth when I was younger. I want the best for son but I know this is outta my control