According to the National Organization for Rare Diseases, CMN can appear as light brown or black patches and can be of various sizes on different parts of the body.
Nicole and her partner now want to emphasize Winry’s uniqueness to encourage others that being different is something to be proud of rather than ashamed of. Hall said, “For a lot of people, this is the first time seeing a birthmark like hers and that’s part of why I enjoy sharing. This is a good conversation for parents with their children to see kids have differences, or for those parents who do have a kid that looks like Winry or has any kind of a birthmark to see their child represented.”
Given that Winry’s birthmark may increase her risk of developing melanoma, her parents take precautions to protect her skin. Nicole is more worried about her daughter facing bullying when she grows older. She explained to Good Morning America that they monitor her with sunscreen and are careful with hats. She also said that their regular dermatology appointments will be very important as Winry grows up.