Birthmark
noun
A mark or spot on the skin that a person is born with or develops soon after birth.
She has a small birthmark on her cheek.
Often appears as...
- café au lait birthmark
- port-wine stain birthmark
noun
A distinguishing characteristics, habit, or trait that a person is born with.
His inability to trust easily was a birthmark left by his difficult childhood.
Often appears as...
- character birthmark
- emotional birthmark
noun
A mark or spot on the skin that a person is born with or develops soon after birth.
She has a small birthmark on her cheek.
Often appears as...
- café au lait birthmark
- port-wine stain birthmark
noun
A distinguishing characteristics, habit, or trait that a person is born with.
His inability to trust easily was a birthmark left by his difficult childhood.
Often appears as...
- character birthmark
- emotional birthmark
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unique Identity
A birthmark is often considered unique to a person, like a fingerprint.
His birthmark was so distinctive that it was an instant identifier.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Misconception
Not all dark spots are birthmarks; some develop later in life.
She thought it was a birthmark, but the doctor said it appeared recently.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Term
Birthmark is a neutral term, it doesn't imply beauty or ugliness.
The birthmark on her arm was neither admired nor disliked.
Pro Tip 1/3Unique Identity
A birthmark is often considered unique to a person, like a fingerprint.
His birthmark was so distinctive that it was an instant identifier.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Misconception
Not all dark spots are birthmarks; some develop later in life.
She thought it was a birthmark, but the doctor said it appeared recently.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Term
Birthmark is a neutral term, it doesn't imply beauty or ugliness.
The birthmark on her arm was neither admired nor disliked.
Pro Tip 1/3Unique Identity
A birthmark is often considered unique to a person, like a fingerprint.
His birthmark was so distinctive that it was an instant identifier.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Misconception
Not all dark spots are birthmarks; some develop later in life.
She thought it was a birthmark, but the doctor said it appeared recently.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Term
Birthmark is a neutral term, it doesn't imply beauty or ugliness.
The birthmark on her arm was neither admired nor disliked.
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Video examples
Rick Guidotti: From...
five people point at her, point at her birthmark, or at her white hair, or her wheelchair. So we have to make it relevant for all of us, for all these kids, to make people understand what the idea of celebrating diversity actually means. So we started a project called the PEARLS Project, where these photographs are going into high schools, and the kids that are in the images are blogging,
Video examples
The tale of the boy who...
In the sun-dappled streets of a small town, a proud mother showed off her newborn son. Upon noticing his lucky birthmark,
Video examples
Rick Guidotti: From...
five people point at her, point at her birthmark, or at her white hair, or her wheelchair. So we have to make it relevant for all of us, for all these kids, to make people understand what the idea of celebrating diversity actually means. So we started a project called the PEARLS Project, where these photographs are going into high schools, and the kids that are in the images are blogging,
Video examples
The tale of the boy who...
In the sun-dappled streets of a small town, a proud mother showed off her newborn son. Upon noticing his lucky birthmark,
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Hannah Storm
American Journalist
My birthmark essentially looks like I have a black eye. It isn't that bad, so you can imagine if it has been this big a part of my life, think of what it must be like for children with more serious birthmarks that cover half their face.
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Hannah Storm
American Journalist
If your child is born with a port-wine stain, they should be seen immediately by a pediatric dermatologist. Your pediatrician does not understand these birthmarks as well as a specialist.
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Oliver Stark
British Actor
People are really connecting to my birthmark. I'm getting lots of messages from moms saying that their child has a birthmark on their face and it's a huge boost of confidence to them.
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Daniela Ruah
American Actress
It's a birthmark called nevus of Ota. It covers the whole white of my eye and darkens it. The square of the eye, the white part, is completely dark on my right eye, not just the iris.
Quote examples
Hannah Storm
American Journalist
As I got older, I became so self conscious about my birthmark that I was very hesitant about going to a pool party, because I didn't want my makeup to rub off.
Quote examples
Gabourey Sidibe
American Actress
I have a birthmark on the inside of my left knee that resembles an upside-down sea horse.
Quote examples
Hannah Storm
American Journalist
My birthmark essentially looks like I have a black eye. It isn't that bad, so you can imagine if it has been this big a part of my life, think of what it must be like for children with more serious birthmarks that cover half their face.
Quote examples
Hannah Storm
American Journalist
If your child is born with a port-wine stain, they should be seen immediately by a pediatric dermatologist. Your pediatrician does not understand these birthmarks as well as a specialist.
Quote examples
Oliver Stark
British Actor
People are really connecting to my birthmark. I'm getting lots of messages from moms saying that their child has a birthmark on their face and it's a huge boost of confidence to them.
Quote examples
Daniela Ruah
American Actress
It's a birthmark called nevus of Ota. It covers the whole white of my eye and darkens it. The square of the eye, the white part, is completely dark on my right eye, not just the iris.
Quote examples
Hannah Storm
American Journalist
As I got older, I became so self conscious about my birthmark that I was very hesitant about going to a pool party, because I didn't want my makeup to rub off.
Quote examples
Gabourey Sidibe
American Actress
I have a birthmark on the inside of my left knee that resembles an upside-down sea horse.
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