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Fascinating Birthmarks Shared By People Online That You Have To See To Believe

Fascinating Birthmarks Shared By People Online That You Have To See To Believe

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There are nearly 8.2 billion people on this planet, yet the odds of finding someone who looks exactly like you are astonishingly low. In fact, according to a 2016 BBC article, the chances of sharing just eight facial dimensions with another person are less than one in a trillion. That means each of us carries unique features that set us apart, and for some, it’s their birthmarks that make them truly one-of-a-kind.
Today, we’ve rounded up some of the most fascinating and unusual birthmarks people have shared online. From striking shapes to patterns that look almost artistic, these marks remind us that our differences are what make us extraordinary. Keep scrolling to see for yourself!

#1 I Can't See Any Flaws, Only A Great Attitude

I Can't See Any Flaws, Only A Great Attitude
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#2 I Have A Birthmark In My Eye

I Have A Birthmark In My Eye
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#3 She’s Embracing Her Unique Beauty

She’s Embracing Her Unique Beauty
I was born with CMN, which, as many of you know, means my body is covered in birthmarks.

As a child, I was bullied and rejected... I've been called by many nicknames. It has never been easy to go any where and feel comfortable because people confronted me with fear, some even laugh at me. Of course, it broke my self-esteem. But one day I prayed and asked God why... and guess what he replied? He told me I was a master piece! After that, I embarked on a journey of forgiveness and self-acceptance... I started talking to different people about how I feel, and I realized that keeping silent and not sharing my feelings was destroying me inside. I learned that talking about something that hurts you actually heals you. So I needed to make my social media a safe place for my mental health, so I unfollowed certain accounts that weren’t healthy for me. Finally, he was treating me with love and respect.

I started showing people who I really was and stopped hiding. My birthmarks are like my weapon to inspire people. We're so unique that we're
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Birthmarks are far more common than most people realize. In fact, experts estimate that over 1 in 10 babies are born with some kind of mark on their skin. They can appear in all shapes, sizes, textures, and colors, and may show up right at birth or within the first couple of years of life.

#4 When People Ask Me What I Have On My Face, They Often Also Ask Me How I Deal With It

When People Ask Me What I Have On My Face, They Often Also Ask Me How I Deal With It
Some particularly ask me why I don’t consider using make-up to cover it. It is a very personal choice and I really understand why some decide to use make-up, because yes, it sure can be hard sometimes to literally ’face’ some situations. Yet already years ago I chose not to spent two hours of my morning in front of a mirror putting on a mask of chemical make-up to cover my stain so that 'society' would accept me and I would fit some ‘standard of normalcy’. I did try it, twice, the pancake of make-up, and although I love pancakes, this was a kind I absolutely did not want to try ever again. I didn’t recognize myself at all without my stain, and that was such a weird distorted feeling.
We live in a world where we identify too much with our bodies. I think we judge outside appearance too much and there is a sense of ‘normal’ that just ain’t real.
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#5 Defying Beauty Standards With My Blue Birthmark

Defying Beauty Standards With My Blue Birthmark
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#6 I Was Born With A Map Of Places That Do Not Exist Upon My Arm And Hand. Outlined With Pen For Your Convenience

I Was Born With A Map Of Places That Do Not Exist Upon My Arm And Hand. Outlined With Pen For Your Convenience
The type of birthmark is port wine stain, in case you were wondering. Wasn't sure whether to ink the white of the knuckles or not, decided against it. If you look carefully, you can see a little grey spot near the lower cluster-- that's where my sister embedded pencil lead, entirely (entirely) accidentally many years ago. Not the ones in New York, the ones on my hand. These hand drawings (I'm just on a roll today) were very difficult, mostly because my hand was constantly flexing and moving to get a better angle, and when pressure is put on my skin it whitens. Yes, I missed a spot. I was writing in the mirror for a while there, surprised I got as much as I did. My face is free of birthmarks. I suppose I could have blurred it if I thought you'd be unable to identify me from my giant red arm. I wish this picture had been against a backdrop that wasn't full of Michael Crichton books. There's the boot tributary thingamabob, right on top. To the right, there's a little teardrop-- that's a scar from helping with some yard work, a few years back. This is where I reach the limits of what I can pen, myself. Gah, t-shirt tear. I think it makes me look kinda cool, but having it my entire life tends to skew my perception of it.
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Interestingly, birthmarks aren’t usually hereditary. In other words, you don’t directly “inherit” them from your parents. That said, in rare cases, certain types of birthmarks can be linked to genetic factors, though this doesn’t always mean they’ll run in families.

#7 Literally Wouldnt Be Me Without It

Literally Wouldnt Be Me Without It
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#8 Looks Like Makeup Art Or Even A Subtle Tattoo... But Those Stripes Across The Body Are Real - And They're Part Of A Rare Condition Called Blashko Nevus Or Linear Epidermal Nevus

Looks Like Makeup Art Or Even A Subtle Tattoo... But Those Stripes Across The Body Are Real - And They're Part Of A Rare Condition Called Blashko Nevus Or Linear Epidermal Nevus
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#9 Unusual Beauty

Unusual Beauty
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When it comes to pigmented birthmarks, there are a few main types. For example, café-au-lait spots are light brown patches of skin that can appear anywhere on the body and usually last for life. Mongolian spots, on the other hand, are bluish-gray patches that often show up on the lower back or buttocks and can fade with time.

#10 My Son Has A Hidden Birthmark Of A Wave That's Only Visible When He's Tan

My Son Has A Hidden Birthmark Of A Wave That's Only Visible When He's Tan
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#11 Beauty Is About Being Comfortable In Your Own Skin. It’s About Knowing And Accepting Who You Are

Beauty Is About Being Comfortable In Your Own Skin. It’s About Knowing And Accepting Who You Are
I have always thought of my birthmark as my barrier against unaccepting people, if someone is going to say something mean about how I look, they are not the kind of people I need in my life, it also says more about them than it does about you. I feel so grateful for how I look now and that the many opportunities it has given me. It has taught me to be myself and the right people will love me for me. No point in hiding yourself from the world! Just be you! Real girls are never perfect and perfect girls are not real. 
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#12 She Was Born With A Unique Birthmark On Her Forehead

She Was Born With A Unique Birthmark On Her Forehead
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Another category includes congenital moles, which are caused by an overgrowth of pigment cells. These moles are often present at birth and can change as a child grows, sometimes becoming darker or even hairy. Larger congenital moles do carry a higher risk of developing into skin cancer, which is why doctors sometimes monitor them closely.

#13 Yea It's A Birthmark

Yea It's A Birthmark
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#14 She Was Born With A Large Congenital Nevus, A Type Of Mole, And Faced Her Fears In A Photo Shoot For A Project Showcasing Women With All Kinds Of Bodies

She Was Born With A Large Congenital Nevus, A Type Of Mole, And Faced Her Fears In A Photo Shoot For A Project Showcasing Women With All Kinds Of Bodies
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#15 She Has A Unique Birthmark That Covers 80% Of Her Body

She Has A Unique Birthmark That Covers 80% Of Her Body
"Never stop yourself from being who you want to be because of other people's judgements. I sure wouldn’t be the person I am today if I had “normal” skin."
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Then there are vascular birthmarks, which form when blood vessels group together in unusual ways. One of the most common is a hemangioma, a red or pink raised bump that can appear on the face, neck, or body. While they often grow quickly after birth, many shrink or fade as a child gets older.

#16 It’s So Unique Though

It’s So Unique Though
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#17 Everyone Is Gonna Know Who I Am! Whenever I Leave The House, People Stare At Me. They Just Do And Probably Will Never Stop. So I'll Take That As An Advantage And Make Them Remember My Name

Everyone Is Gonna Know Who I Am! Whenever I Leave The House, People Stare At Me. They Just Do And Probably Will Never Stop. So I'll Take That As An Advantage And Make Them Remember My Name
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#18 You Are Beautiful With The Birthmark

You Are Beautiful With The Birthmark
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Some babies also develop what’s called a “stork bite” or salmon patch. These are flat, pink or red marks, usually on the face or the back of the neck, that tend to become more visible when the baby is crying. Luckily, they often fade with age.

#19 Unique Beauty

Unique Beauty
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#20 This Makes You Unique. So Proud That You Posted

This Makes You Unique. So Proud That You Posted
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