Symptoms
Angel kiss
s simplex presents as flat, pink to reddish-purple patches without well-defined borders. These patches blanch (become pale) when pressure is applied. They are commonly found on the posterior neck, scalp, forehead, eyelids, and glabella. The coloration may intensify when the child cries, gets warm, or engages in physical activity. Stork bites, located on the back of the neck, and angel kisses, found on the face, are specific types of nevus simplex.
The lesions of nevus simplex are usually flat and can vary in size. They are typically non-painful and non-itchy. These patches are most visible during times of increased blood flow, such as when the baby is crying or during physical exertion. Over time, most of these lesions will fade and may disappear entirely by the age of one to two years. However, some may persist into adulthood, especially those located on the nape of the neck.
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