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 Defying Beauty Standards With My Blue Birthmark
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#2 I Have A Birthmark In My Eye
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#3 She Was Born With A Unique Birthmark On Her Forehead
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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 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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#5 I Can't See Any Flaws, Only A Great Attitude
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#6 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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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 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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#8 A Birthmark And A Birthmark Tattoo. This Is So Unbelievably Cool And Unique
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#9 When I Took This Picture, I Wanted The Focal Point To Be My Birthmark
It’s not something I’ve ever really talked about before; and it’s so funny to me every time someone gets comfortable enough with me to finally say something like, “I don’t even notice it anymore!” Today I decided that I am a woman marked by fire, passion, intensity. Sometimes I’m too hot to handle. But hey, I’ll proudly wear that label on my face so you can’t miss it.
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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 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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#11 Port-Wine Stain Is A Birthmark In Which Swollen Blood Vessels Create A Reddish-Purplish Discoloration Of The Skin
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#12 Literally Wouldnt Be Me Without It
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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 Unique Beauty
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#14 This Is So Cool
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#15 I Laughed Way Too Hard At This
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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 Birthmark Tattoo Done By Titcrab At Yours Truly Tattoo, Portland, OR
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#17 Unusual Beauty
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#18 How Do I Become A Birthmark/Weird Skin Influencer?
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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 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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#20 This Is My Arm. I Have One Burgundy One & One Pale White One
It’s a birthmark - More specifically a port wine stain, and I’ve had it my entire life since the day I was born. It covers part of my back, entire shoulder, inside arm, & hand. Basically like a tattoo sleeve (but no pain!) And get this: it actually changes colors based on whether I’m cold or hot (purple/blue or bright red). Literally like my own built in temperature gauge HA. My arm has honestly been one of my BIGGEST insecurities. People still stare at it all the time (wish I was kidding.. but I’m not), I’ve been made fun of. whispered about, side-eyed.. you name it. You know, it’s hard to be different in a world that celebrates perfection & fitting in. But then again, it’s helped me see that beauty IS so much more than skin deep. The things that make us different are what make us HUMAN. And INTERESTING! How someone looks shouldn’t affect how we see them as a person. Unique, relatable, & interesting people are my kind of people
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#21 Unusual Birthmark On Eye
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On the other hand, port-wine stains are usually permanent. These marks can range from light pink to deep purple and may grow darker or bumpier over time. Because they frequently appear on the face, many people choose cosmetic treatments to reduce their visibility.
#22 The Birthmark On My Back Looks Like The UK
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#23 Birthmark (Nevus Of Ota)
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#24 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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Most birthmarks are completely harmless. While some may shrink or disappear naturally, others simply remain as part of someone’s unique look. People usually consider treatment if the mark is painful, very large, or causes cosmetic concerns. In rare cases, a birthmark can signal an underlying medical issue, but this isn’t the norm.
#25 You've Been Marked As The Holy One
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#26 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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#27 This Past Week I Was Feeling Lost And Defeated. Today I’m Feeling Strong And Confident
I looked into the mirror today and really felt the beauty of my birthmark( I will always be a full glam girly but these two things are not mutually exclusive). I felt empowered by the message of self love, confidence, and embracing unique beauty that I can spread to others who may not feel that quite yet. I know how painful that place can be and I see the hurt and insecurity in the comments I get everyday. We have all had to persevere through some sort of storm to get to where and who we are today. “Turn your pain into your platform for your purpose”. Our pastor gave a sermon yesterday about coming into your God-given Purpose.
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At the end of the day, birthmarks are one of the many little details that make us unique. Some people embrace them as a part of their story, while others see them as something mysterious and special about their identity. And as these posts show, some birthmarks are so unique they feel almost like nature’s artwork. Do you have a unique birthmark? Maybe it’s time to see it as your own personal masterpiece.
#28 Mariana Mendes, Was Born With A Congenital Melanocytic Nevus And Has Used Her Birthmark To Launch Her Modeling Career
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#29 There's Nothing "Wrong" With My Eye Please Stop Asking First Of All It's Just Rude Secondly Mind Your Business Also Don't Ask Me How It's Rude To Ask Someone "What's Wrong" With Them
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#30 It’s So Unique Though
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#31 I Have Congenital Melanocyte Nevus
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#32 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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#33 It's Interesting What's Drawn There! My Back Is Mysterious
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#34 Its A Birthmark
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#35 “What Is That Thing On Your Face?” They Would Finally Ask After Trying To Figure It Out On Their Own.
You see, this question used to be the reason i spent money on concealer and makeup since i was in 7th grade.
But now? This question is the reason i refuse to hide my birthmark’s unique beauty.
Because my port wine stain birthmark, just like everyone else’s skin, deserves to be appreciated and cared for.
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#36 I’ve Always Been Insecure And Wanted To Cover Up My Port Wine Stain Birthmark
Having one is difficult, the stares, insults/ignorant questions, depression, embarrassment, very painful surgeries, and not being confident. I finally have self-love and cannot imagine myself without it, I love mine. If you have a birthmark, just know it is so unique and special.
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#37 I Have Sturge Weber Syndrome And Glaucoma, Meaning I Have Very Limited Vision In My Left Eye. I Also Have A Portwinestain (Birthmark) On The Left Side Of My Face
Because of my port wine stain I’ve always felt different, unfortunately… not in a good way. I really disliked my birthmark and hated looking in the mirror. It was difficult because I didn’t know anyone who had a birthmark like mine. I also wanted to send a message to the bullies to show them that I’m proud of my condition, and words do matter. I realised that because they said those words it made me want to push myself and help others. So in some ways, I would like to thank them for helping me love myself more!
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#38 Multiple Iris Nevi
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#39 I Have A Nevus
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#40 My Friends Birthmark Looks Like A Lizard
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#41 I’ve Always Been Insecure Of My Birthmark But My Nails Make Up For It
I was born with this undeveloped outer skin and I’ve always been insecure when I was a teenager. Then, when I became an adult, I’ve realized my nails should make up for it. Also, it’s my first time getting this color and I’m loving it.
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#42 My Birthmark
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#43 On Top Of Having Complete Heterochromia, I Also Have A Purplish Birthmark On One Of My Eyes
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#44 Found Out My Coworker Has This Birthmark On The Back Of Her Head. When She Said Bald I Didn't Expect This
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#45 My Second Project. Fingerless Gloves In Merino Wool
Yes, my hands are different colors. It’s a birthmark. And yes, I took that photo holding my phone under my chin. Yes, the gloves are different sizes. My hands and wrists are different sizes. It’s a birthmark thing.
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#46 You Are Beautiful With The Birthmark
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#47 I Was Born With A Birthmark In The Middle Of My Forehead, So Naturally, I Was Treated Differently, Always Being Stared At And Pointed At In Public, And I Always Felt Like I Didn’t Belong
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#48 This Makes You Unique. So Proud That You Posted
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#49 A Birthmark Is What Makes You 1 Out Of Billions Special
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#50 That’s So Cool
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#51 Yea It's A Birthmark
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#52 I Have Been Very Lucky In My Life To Be Born Into The Family I Was Born Into. I Was Accepted And Treated No Differently
That does not mean that I am blind to the fact that people are treated differently due to something as small as a birthmark. It’s something we experience every day. The looks and the nasty comments have become a daily aspect we are expected to just shrug off. But I am giving my life to the strive of face equality. To pave the way for future generations to ensure the children of the future ARE given equal opportunity’s and don’t have to experience the penalisation that we have been unlucky enough to experience. With that being said, I am so thankful I came across the birthmark community.
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#53 My Children Have The Same Birthmark But On Opposite Legs
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#54 Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks
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#55 Birthmark On A Toe
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#56 My Birthmark Looks Like A Seahorse
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#57 I Am Born With Birthmark And Feeling Proud And Blessed With It
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#58 My Son Has A Hidden Birthmark Of A Wave That's Only Visible When He's Tan
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#59 My Sister Has Almost The Same Birthmark As Alex From The Movie Madagascar
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#60 Everyone Thinks My Birth Mark Is Weird But I Like It
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#61 You Look Good
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#62 Born With A Facial Birthmark (Port Wine Stain)
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#63 She Was Born With A Rare Skin Condition
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#64 Usually Don't Post My Back Much, The Birthmark Is A Lot. But The Pump Yesterday Was Amazing
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#65 Mate Has A Weird Birthmark
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#66 Ohh I Thought That Was Makeup
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#67 My Wife's Birthmark Looks Like A Dog
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