LOVE Island star Katie Salmon has hit back at comments about her daughter's face, as she revealed the medical condition her little girl has.
Katie, who shot to fame on the ITV2 reality show in 2016, shared a lengthy post about her only child, three, after receiving comments from fans.
The reality star revealed how she'd had remarks from her followers about her daughter's face looking "bruised".
She then went onto reveal that her daughter Thiaga has a haemangioma on her face – which is a collection of small blood vessels that usually appear within a few days or weeks after birth.
This type of condition is often referred to as a "strawberry mark".
This is because the surface of a haemangioma may look like the surface of a strawberry.
Taking to Instagram to explain more, and talk more about the comments she'd received, Katie said: "I have never spoken about this on my Instagram, but this is the fifth time in the past two weeks that it has happened, and I just want to bring it to people's attention.
"Although I understand, I find it quite offensive, and I'll explain why. Thai was born with a hemangioma, and despite a lot of medication (won't go into that right now) it still seems to be visible.'
Katie explained: "Of course, it's on my daughter's beautiful face, and I understand it's different, but to assume it's a bruise and ask her how she fell can not only be perceived as ignorance, but for a young girl of 3, it upsets me as a mother.
"I can't help but worry that this will give her a complex. If you see a child with a visible difference, would you comment on it? Or at least ask me? Not my young child.
"I hope this makes people think. I would never be rude to others, as I actually understand, but it's happening a lot, and as she gets older, I worry that she won't see how beautiful and perfect she is just by being herself."
Katie finished the message by saying: "So please teach your children to be kind and also remember: if you don't know for certain, don't comment on it – especially about strangers. Thank you."
Meanwhile, earlier this year Katie opened up about the loss of her ex-fiance, and Thiaga's dad, Harry.
The news of his sad death emerged in December.
The following month, Katie took to her Instagram Stories to pen an emotional statement.
"Happy new year to all. I've taken some time of [sic] social to just re align as well as grieve and just be present with my daughter and family," she wrote.
"The year ended with sad news but I have every faith this year is the year for all answered prayers and healings.
"I'm always shocked at how I manage to get through the things I do and that's because of God.
"Thank you for supporting me and I can't wait to get back to creating real content for you all that's authentic to me and my life.
"God bless you all let's make 2025 the best yet."
When the news of Harry's death broke, Katie shared a picture of Harry with his daughter.
She captioned the picture: "Trying to navigate this pain.
"The highest highs and lowest lows with you.
"It's so sad to know you'll never see what a beautiful little girl she is or who she will become.
"I hope your soul finds peace Harry."
Katie shot to fame in one of the early series of Love Island on ITV2 in 2016, before later finding love with Harry.
The couple split in 2022 just six months after Katie gave birth to their daughter Thiaga.
Katie is now dating businessman Joe Rossi, who was seen supporting her through the sad loss of Thiaga's dad.
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