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Mum who lasered son's birthmark still hounded by trolls - and his condition has got worse

A mum who hit back at cruel trolls who branded her a "monster" for treating her son's facial birthmark is still hounded by internet bullies - even though she's following medical advice.

Brooke Atkins, 33, is a stay-at-home mum of two and spends her time caring for three-year-old Amarni, who has autism, and 14-month-old Kingsley.

Baby Kingsley was born in January last year and it soon became apparent that he had a large birthmark covering half of his face, known as a port wine stain.

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