Vascular Birthmarks

What is the treatment for Vascular Birthmarks?

No treatment is necessary for salmon patches, which usually fade within the first year of life. For most strawberry hemangiomas, the best cosmetic results are achieved when the birthmarks are allowed ....

Vascular Birthmarks: When to look for medical advice.

Birthmarks should be evaluated by a doctor soon after they appear and at regular intervals after that, particularly to monitor the growth of strawberry.......

What are the symptoms of Vascular Birthmarks?

Vascular birthmarks are painless and usually don't cause any symptoms other than the skin discoloration.   A strawberry hemangioma may cause other symptoms if its location interferes with a vital....

What is the diagnosis of Vascular Birthmarks?

A doctor can diagnose these birthmarks by looking at them. When strawberry hemangiomas or port-wine stains are located in an area that could affect organs beneath them or near them, the doctor may ord....

What is the prognosis of Vascular Birthmarks?

Salmon patches fade and have no associated problems. The majority of strawberry hemangiomas eventually disappear with no associated problems, although approximately 10% of people affected are left wit....