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 is of slim build, around 5ft 6in tall and had short grey hair, with a birthmark on the right side of his mouth."
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2023
My little sister had a birthmark there,”’ Seiler said, recounting those who called in to the show.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
The girl with the birthmark on her face was wiping tears from her eyes and shaking her head.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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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
James also wore tattoos, some which matched her birthmarks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2022
The finalists are examined by the priest’s wife for scars, birthmarks and other perceived defects.
From New York Times ● Jul. 15, 2022
Faces are a mercy; most identifications come after scrutiny of birthmarks, scraps of clothing, scars.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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