Stork bite

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Neonate

Stork bite

Salmon patch; Nevus flammeus

No treatment is needed. If a stork bite lasts longer than 3 years, it may be removed with a laser to improve the person's appearance.

Most stork bites on the face go away completely in about 18 months. Stork bites on the back of the neck usually do not go away.

There are usually no complications.

All birthmarks should be examined by the health care provider during a routine well-baby examination.

Review Date: 06/02/2009
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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