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What is Stork bite?

A stork bite is a common type of birthmark seen in a newborn. It is most often temporary.

The medical term for a stork bite is nevus simplex. A stork bite is also called a salmon patch.

Alternative Names:

Salmon patch; Nevus simplex

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- Apr 04, 2007
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- Dec 01, 2008
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deficiency of vit B12 - Nutrition Community

- Jan 09, 2006
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What about oyster extract? - Nutrition Community

- Feb 22, 2007
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angel kiss? - Dermatology Community

- Aug 01, 2008
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purple mark - Dermatology Community

- Aug 26, 2008
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Conversion Disorder - Depression Community

- Apr 27, 2009
I was looking at some of the other posts on here and I saw that there was one thread (which...

Stork bite - Pregnancy 18-34 Community

- Sep 11, 2009
Taylor is 4 weeks old now and since she was born she had had a small pink staining on her f...

redness on head - Pediatrics Community

- Jan 26, 2008
Dear Doctor: I have a daughter who born on Dec 21,2007. We found she has birthmark (pink...
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