Nevus F.A.Q.(frequently asked questions)

I am worried about how my childs’ siblings will deal with it. Any suggestions?

I would say that how you treat it is the most important factor. If you act like it is “no big deal”, then your children will pick up on that and will deal with it better.

At what point in my child’s life will it be hardest for them to deal with this?

There is no specific time, however the consensus of us adults with nevi is around Junior High age. Try to boost their emotional well-being a lot during this time.

What would you say that your parents did right? wrong?

I commend my parents on the excellent way that they dealt with it. They accepted it at a very young age. They never questioned why in my presence, and they kept my attitude up whenever I was a little discouraged.
As far as what they did wrong, I think that they might have been a little bit overprotective.
I wanted to get out and do things, but because of its’ tendency to bleed easily, wasn’t allowed.

Do you wish you had had them removed at a young age?

This is a very tough question. My birthmark has had a tremendous effect on making me who I am. Without it I don’t know if I would still be ‘me’. I have always wanted to be unique. I think I would have had to try harder and perhaps would have been in trouble more often. My advice would be, if possible get your child’s opinion as soon as they can or will give it.

These are all I have for now, feel free to send me more questions…

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