Gorbachev's Birthmark; Swallowing Toothpaste From: The Washington Post | Date: December 8, 1987| Author: Dr. Jay Siwek | Copyright 1987 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

Q.I can't help but notice the red blemish on Mr. Gorbachev's forehead. Do you know what caused it? Is it a sign of any other condition?

A.The Soviet leader has a birthmark on his forehead called a port wine stain. Named for its red-wine color, this skin blemish usually is present from birth, most often affecting the face or arms. It is caused by a malformation of blood vessels and appears either as a flat or pebbly patch of purplish-red skin.

Port wine stains usually last for ...

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