Stork Bites (Pink Birthmarks)

• Flat pink birthmarks occur over the bridge of the nose, the eyelids, or the back of the neck ("stork bites") in more than 50 percent of newborns. The ones in front are often referred to as "an angel's kiss".
• All the birthmarks on the bridge of the nose and eyelids clear completely. Those on the eyelids clear by 1 year of age; those on the bridge of the nose may persist for a few additional years. Those on the forehead that run from the bridge of the nose up to the hairline usually persist into adult life. Laser treatment during infancy should be considered. Most birthmarks on the nape of the neck also clear, but 25 percent can persist into adult life.