Salmon patches (stork bites)

Salmon patches are small areas of skin that are darker than the surrounding skin. They're often found above the hairline at the back of the neck, on the eyelids or between the eyes. These marks are caused by collections of capillary blood vessels close to the skin. This type of birthmark is also called a stork bite, an angel kiss and a nevus simplex.

Salmon patches may fade as the child grows, though patches at the nape of the neck may be permanent. Salmon patches don't need to be treated.