Cafe-Au-Lait Spots

• These common birthmarks are light, coffee-colored marks that can occur anywhere on the body. Several large cafe-au-lait spots might be a symptom of neurofibromatosis, a hereditary disorder causing abnormal nerve tissue growth.
  
  

Congenital Nevus

• These birthmarks consist of large, dark moles that are present at birth. Most congenital nevus birthmarks cover large areas on the trunk of the body or scalp.
  
  

Slate Gray Nevus

• A slate gray nevus, once called a Mongolian blue spot, is a blueish-gray birthmark that typically forms on the buttocks or lower back. These birthmarks are more common in darker-skinned children, such as those of Asian, African or Hispanic descent.
  
  

Port-Wine Stains

• Port-wine stains are discolorations caused by collections of blood vessels deep within the skin. These birthmarks typically show up on the neck or face.
  
  

Salmon Patches

• Salmon patches, also called angel kisses and stork bites, are faint, reddish-pink patches that often appear on the back of the neck, between the eyes or on the eyelids. These birthmarks typically fade by the age of two.
  
  

Hemangioma

• Hemangioma birthmarks primarily form on the neck or head. This type of birthmark can cause health problems if it forms in a spot that interferes with breathing or eating.