The strawberry birthmark is a bright red raised area that is made of a mass of blood vessels lying under the surface of the skin. The birthmark normally appears on infants within the first month of life. Usually the mark will disappear between the ages of 5 to 10 years old. Most of the time the strawberry birthmark does not cause any problems and is not painful. In certain situations the birthmark may appear near the eyes, nose, or mouth. If it interferes with basic senses or functions like sight or breathing, it will need to be removed. There are a several ways that the strawberry birthmark can be treated. Two common treatments are one using a laser and another involving the injection of corticosteroids. Other treatments include cryotherapy and even surgery in certain cases.