Commonly referred to as a birthmark:

Commonly referred to as a birthmark:

• A. Chloasma
• B. Nevus
• C. Wheal
• D. Macule

Answer: (B)

The birthmark is a nevus. A nevus is a benign skin lesion that’s present at birth or develops early in life, caused by a cluster of pigment-producing cells, which gives a stable, pigmented spot on the skin. This is why nevus is the term most commonly used for birthmarks. Chloasma (melasma) is hormonal and typically pregnancy-related pigment change on the face, not a birthmark. A wheal is a temporary, raised, itchy bump from hives or allergic reactions, not a stable birthmark. A macule is a flat patch of color change (like a freckle), which describes the type of lesion rather than the birthmark itself.

The birthmark is a nevus. A nevus is a benign skin lesion that’s present at birth or develops early in life, caused by a cluster of pigment-producing cells, which gives a stable, pigmented spot on the skin. This is why nevus is the term most commonly used for birthmarks.

Chloasma (melasma) is hormonal and typically pregnancy-related pigment change on the face, not a birthmark. A wheal is a temporary, raised, itchy bump from hives or allergic reactions, not a stable birthmark. A macule is a flat patch of color change (like a freckle), which describes the type of lesion rather than the birthmark itself.