In a world where sameness is often celebrated and differences can be misunderstood, one little girl is gently changing the way we see beauty. Her name is Winry—a bright, cheerful baby born with a rare skin condition called congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN), which causes dark, mole-like patches to form on the skin. For Winry, one of these patches appears on her face, making her stand out in a way that her family has come to embrace with love and pride.
Winry’s parents, Nicole and her husband, were thrilled when she was born. But their joy was accompanied by uncertainty when they noticed a large dark patch on their newborn’s face. At first, Nicole thought it might be a bruise. When they learned it was a permanent birthmark due to CMN, they were surprised—there had been no signs during pregnancy or ultrasounds.
Despite the initial shock, Nicole’s focus quickly shifted to what mattered most: loving and protecting her daughter. CMN is a rare condition, and while it is usually harmless, it does carry a small risk of developing into melanoma later in life. Because of this, Nicole takes extra precautions—making sure Winry wears sunscreen, uses hats for protection, and attends regular dermatology checkups.
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