Stork bite

Alternative names:

salmon patch

Symptoms:

• may be present at birth or appear in the first months of life
• pale pink flat patches with normal skin texture found on the forehead, eyelids, nose, upper lip or nape of neck
• blanches with pressure
• may become lighter or darker with changes in room temperature
• fade by 18 months (except those on nape of neck)

Signs and tests:

Physical examination is sufficient to diagnose stork bites. No testing is necessary.