This is a three-month-old infant with a port-wine stain. This infant has a port-wine stain of the left chest. Port-wine stains are persistent vascular malformations, as seen here on the arm. The side of the face is a common location for a port-wine stain, as seen in this infant. This port-wine stain occurred at the lower back.
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Port-Wine Stain  A parent's guide for infants and babies

Picture of Port-Wine Stain: This is a three-month-old infant with a port-wine stain. Divider line
This is a three-month-old infant with a port-wine stain.
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Who's At Risk
Port-wine stains are always present at birth, though they may change in appearance as the baby gets older and grows. Approximately 1 in 1,000 babies is born with a port-wine stain. There is no known association within families (genetic tendency) at this time. Due to their similarity, it is important to note that salmon patches are much more common, and about 7 in 10 babies will have one of these.
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