Information: Birthmarks
Most birthmarks are made of blood vessels bunched together in the skin. They can be flat or raised, pink, red or blue in color. Ten out of 100 hundred babies have vascular birthmarks. The cause of birthmarks is unknown. Some birthmarks go away on their own, others need to be treated. The prescribed treatment will depend on the type of birthmark. However, lasers have been very beneficial in removing most types of birthmarks safely. Several laser treatment sessions are generally needed to successfully remove a birthmark. The number of sessions will depend on how dark and thick the birthmark is. Fortunately, vascular birthmarks are neither dangerous or malignant. If the hemangioma is close to the eye, glaucoma (high pressure of the eyeball) may occur in very rare cases, and consultation with an ophthalmologist may be necessary.
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