Which of the following birthmarks usually fade or regress as the child gets older?
A) Hemangiomas
B) Congenital dermal melanocytosis (i.e., Mongolian spots)
C) Macular stains
D) Nevus flammeus (i.e., port wine stains)
E) Hemangiomas, congenital dermal melanocytosis (i.e., Mongolian spots), and macular stains

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Hemangiomas, congenital dermal melanocytosis (Mongolian spots), and macular stains typically fade or regress as the child grows older. Hemangiomas often shrink and disappear by age 10, Mongolian spots usually fade by school age, and macular stains often lighten over time.

Which of the Following Birthmarks Usually Fade or Regress as the Child