Salmon patches frequently occur at the center of the forehead. Salmon patches typically occur at the back of the neck.
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Salmon Patch  A parent's guide for infants and babies

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Salmon patches frequently occur at the center of the forehead.
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Signs and Symptoms
Salmon patches are diagnosed by their appearance. They are pink or red, flat, irregularly shaped patches that appear on the baby's face or the back of the neck. On the face, they are commonly found between the eyebrows or on one of the eyelids. Salmon patches are never painful or itchy.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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