Basically all babies will have a blue spot on the lower part of their waist and buttocks when they are born.
There is a romantic saying that because the baby is anxious to meet his mother, he works hard to escape the little tail caught by God, but when the baby struggles, his tail breaks so there will be blue marks on his butt.
It is also said that the child with green butt is here to repay his kindness. He owed his parents a favor in his previous life and quarreled with his parents, but his butt was beaten blue. He was born with green butt in this life, which is a sign of atonement for his sins and repaying his kindness to his parents.
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In fact, just listen to these folk legends. The real reason for the blue spot on the butt is based on scientific basis. Today, we will give you some insights on the reasons for the blue spot on the baby's butt and what birthmarks there are on the baby.
Ass blue spots: The scientific name is Mongolian spots
Mongolian spots are the most common type of birthmarks, and 80% of Asian babies have Mongolian spots. Most Mongolian spots grow on the baby's waist or buttocks. They are blue-gray patches with irregular shapes and large areas, commonly known as "Qingji" or "Qings".
is the reason for the formation of
because when the pregnancy is four to five months, the melanin at the neural crest begins to transfer to the epidermis. If there is a problem during the transfer process and it cannot fully reach the basal layer of the epidermis, it will precipitate and accumulate in the dermis, forming bruises.
Mongolian spots will not change badly, nor will they affect health. They will gradually fade as the baby grows older, and the color difference with the surrounding skin becomes smaller, so parents don’t have to worry.
In addition to Mongolian spots, these birthmarks on babies need to be paid attention to
After the baby is born, there will always be some birthmarks on their bodies, some are injustice but some are relatively large in area. Moms and dads can’t help but worry: Is the birthmark on my baby a mole or something else? Will it harm the body? Do you need treatment?
Let’s talk to you today about the baby’s birthmark.
Skin mole
My parents are definitely most familiar with moles. They are often brown or all black, which can highlight the surface of the skin or not. Some moles have hair on them, while others do not.
Moles can be large or small. The specific size of moles can be judged according to the table below.
Most moles are benign, such as Ota nevus and Ito nevus . They are both blue and black patches. Ota nevus grows around the eyes, while Ito nevus grows on the front chest and shoulders.
However, there are also a few moles that will undergo malignant changes. The signs of malignant changes are: the mole becomes larger rapidly in a short period of time; the color becomes darker or the color becomes uneven; the mole causes pain, ulcers, and bleeding; small satellite-shaped moles or pigment rings appear around the mole; the mole is accompanied by local lymph nodes swollen.
Coping method:
Moles will not fade naturally and there is a possibility of malignancy. Therefore, if the baby has a mole, he or she should go to the hospital for examination regularly. It is recommended that parents take the baby to the dermatology department for examination every year.
If the mole is large or the length is conspicuous and affects the appearance, you can consult a doctor if it can be removed with laser or surgery.
coffee milk spots
coffee milk spots are hazel and have clear borders oval patches, varying in size, most often grow on the trunk and limbs, and rarely on the face.
Coping method:
If the number of coffee and milk spots on the baby is less than 2, then parents don’t have to worry.
But if the number of coffee milk spots increases as the baby ages ≥2, especially >6, it means that you may suffer from a disease called "neurofibroma", so it is recommended that parents observe changes in their baby's skin regularly.
Wine colored mole
Wine colored mole is a type of blood vessel sexual birthmark, which is formed by dilation and hyperplasia in the skin, and is generally pink or orange-red.
Wine colored nevus is the most common vascular birthmark, which most often appears on the baby's eyelids and the back of the head. It is a red rash, which usually only grows on one side.
Coping methods:
Wine colored nevus is a capillary malformation that will not subside on its own, and laser treatment is the first choice.
Salmon Spots
Salmon Spots are also a vascular birthmark. They are red patches with unclear boundaries and often grow on the eyelids, eyebrows, and the back of the head. When it grows between the eyebrows, it is often called "angel kiss", and when it grows behind the neck, it is often called "stork bite mark". When the baby cries or the ambient temperature changes, the color of the patches will become darker.
The salmon stains growing on the eyelids generally disappear within 6 to 12 months. The salmon stains between the eyebrows need to wait 5 to 6 years old. The salmon stains on the back of the neck may disappear later.
Coping method:
Since salmon color spots look a bit like wine color moles, but the treatment method is different, it is recommended that parents take their baby to see a dermatologist to clarify which one it is and the doctor will judge whether to treat it.
Salmon color spots look more similar to wine colored nevus, but there is a difference between the two:
1. Salmon color spots are generally distributed symmetrically, such as growing on both eyelids, while wine colored nevus usually only grow on one side.
2. Wine colored moles will not fade, while salmon colored spots will mostly fade away by themselves.
Hymangioma
Most hemangiomas grow weeks or months after birth (but 20% of hemangiomas are found at birth). Hemangiomas can grow anywhere in the body. Hemangiomas with shallow locations are generally bright red, and hemangiomas with deep locations can be blue.
Hemangioma grows very fast and has a rapid growth period of 6 to 8 months. During the rapid growth period, hemangioma may develop ulcers and secondary infections.
After a rapid growth period, the growth rate of hemangioma slows down and shows signs of regression. The tumor body becomes smaller and flat, and the color becomes pale. It usually does not disappear completely until before and after elementary school.
However, after the hemangioma subsides, the skin will not return to normal, and there will be residual manifestations of hemangioma, such as hypopigmentation, vasodilation, etc.
Coping method:
Although hemangioma can naturally subside, it does not mean that you can ignore it. Parents should take their babies to see a doctor regularly to monitor the growth and changes of hemangioma.
If the hemangioma grows on the face, or grows too fast, with bleeding or ulceration, doctors generally recommend treatment, including hormones, anti-tumor drugs, lasers, surgical treatment, etc.
The above birthmarks are common to babies. Both parents hope that the baby will be clean and clean. Don’t worry if you find spots on your body. Some spots will disappear as the baby grows up.
If there are some parents who are really worried, you can compare and see what kind of spots the baby has according to this article. If you need treatment, you can relax if you don’t need treatment~
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