A common and completely harmless skin disorder in babies is the so-called'yaw bite', also known as'angels kiss'when it occurs on certain parts of the face. Below is an overview of what these diseases are all about and how they are treated.
Stork bite:
A stork bite is a light pink spot that often occurs in the neck or on the sacral bone of babies. It is caused by an abnormal dilation of the superficial blood vessels of the skin, also known as hair vessels. When pressed on the spot, redness disappears temporarily.
Treatment and prognosis:
In general, stork bites spontaneously disappear as the child grows. Usually they disappear within a year. However, sometimes they can be left as lighter spots on the skin, which get more color when the child weeps or gets excited. Stork bites on the neck or sacrum may be permanent.
Angelic kiss:
An angelic kiss is similar to a stork bite, but occurs on specific parts of the face, such as the nose, eyelid or forehead. Here too it is a temporary dilation of the blood vessels of the skin.
Treatment and prognosis:
Like stork bites, angel kisses usually disappear within the baby's first year of life. However, they can also leave lasting lighter spots on the skin.
When to pay attention:
If the redness of the stain increases, it can be a sign of a wine stain. If the stains grow rapidly and/or thicken, it may be a hemangioma, also known as a'strawberry stain', a benign tumor.
In general, stork bites and angel kisses are harmless skin diseases that disappear by themselves. However, as a parent it is always wise to closely monitor any changes in your baby's spots and if in doubt consult a doctor.
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