Which of the Following Birthmarks Usually Fade or Regress as the Child

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following birthmarks usually fade or regress as the child gets older?

• A) Hemangiomas
• B) Congenital dermal melanocytosis (i.e., Mongolian spots)
• C) Macular stains
• D) Nevus flammeus (i.e., port wine stains)
• E) Hemangiomas, congenital dermal melanocytosis (i.e., Mongolian spots), and macular stains

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