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Uncover the mystical lore behind angel kiss birthmarks
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An angel kiss birthmark is a type of vascular birthmark that looks like a light red or pink splotch on your baby’s face. According to superstition, babies get these marks from an angel’s kiss which can mean they’re blessed, are marked by a past life, or have divine protection. Follow along with us below to learn what angel kiss birthmarks are, what they spiritually symbolize, and how they’re different from stork bite birthmarks!
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- An angel kiss birthmark is a red or pink splotch that typically appears on a newborn’s forehead, eyelids, nose, or upper lip.
- Angel kiss birthmarks are believed to be kisses from an angel. They can mean your baby is blessed, connected to a past life, or spiritually protected.
- Stork bites are similar to angel kiss birthmarks except they appear on the back of a newborn’s neck and can remain into adulthood.
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- Other types of vascular birthmarks include hemangiomas (strawberry marks) and port-wine stains. [11] X Research sourceThanks
- Pigmented birthmarks are another type of birthmark that is caused by increased pigment, or color, in your skin. Common pigmented birthmarks include moles (congenital nevi), café-au-lait spots, and Mongolian spots. [12] X Research sourceThanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/birthmarks-symptoms
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/vascular-birthmarks-a-to-z
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