Birthmarks get their name for one simple reason: They are marks
that are present on the skin of a lot of newborn babies! A baby
can develop birthmarks either before being born or soon after
birth. One of the most common types of birthmarks is called a
hemangioma (say: he-man-jee-OH-muh). Hemangiomas are a bunch of
tiny blood vessels that grow in a specific area on the skin —
that's why they usually look red or purple. Blood vessels are
tiny tubes that carry blood through the body. No one knows what
causes blood vessels to group together, but it's good to know
that most birthmarks aren't a sign of any kind of illness and
usually don't hurt at all. Lots of newborns have these
birthmarks on their bodies, perhaps between the eyebrows (where
they're called angel kisses). These birthmarks are from wider
blood vessels and usually disappear early in life. Types of
Hemangiomas One kind of hemangioma is called a
superficialhemangioma (sometimes called a strawberry
hemangioma). If you think it gets its name from the fru