birthmark
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“Is that red spot on his head a rash or a birthmark I didn’t notice?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
They are asking the public to keep an eye out for the 5-foot-7 Asian male, who has black hair, black eyes, a birthmark on his left upper shoulder and weighs around 170 pounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2025
He also has a birthmark on his left arm and hand.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2023
My little sister had a birthmark there,”’ Seiler said, recounting those who called in to the show.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
Gran kissed a finger and touched the tiniest mole on the back of Ella's neck, a kidney bean-shaped spot that resembled a tiny birthmark to most, or an unfortunate puffy tattoo to others.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
A woman born with a rare genetic skin condition that covers 98% of her body in birthmarks has spoken of how she is learning to embrace her appearance after years of trying to hide it.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Mutations in the skin, for example, occasionally resulted in unusual pigment patterns such as port-wine stain birthmarks.
From Science Magazine ● Aug. 15, 2023
The finalists are examined by the priest’s wife for scars, birthmarks and other perceived defects.
From New York Times ● Jul. 15, 2022
Even among humans, identical twins can possess different birthmarks, wrinkles, or other features that arise during development sometimes due to differential gene expression.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
They have identical birthmarks, diminutive caramel crescents over their left eyelids, and their braids hang in duplicate ropes down their backs.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
