When Danielle Gourdeau first gazed at newborn Jasmine on October 1, 2021, she noticed a spot on her daughter’s eye. At first, she didn’t worry about it. “They thought that maybe the mark about her eye ...

Medically speaking, birthmarks are coloured marks on the skin that are present at birth or appear shortly afterwards. They are caused by an abnormal growth of melanin-producing cells (melanocytes) or ...

Birthmarks are often harmless, but their origins have puzzled doctors for years. More than 10% of babies are born with some kind of birthmark. Some fade over time, while others stay for life. "Some ...

Birthmarks and moles are types of skin markings that are mostly harmless. But because moles may rarely turn into skin cancer (melanoma), it's important to be able to tell these skin issues apart. A ...

Danielle Gourdeau had no idea that a port wine stain birthmark on daughter Jasmine's eyebrow was a sign of Sturge Weber syndrome, which can cause seizures. When Danielle Gourdeau first gazed at ...