Archive for July, 2010

Treatment and birthmark removal

Port wine stains are dilated capillaries in the skin that is characterized by map – like skin discoloration of pink or sometimes dark purple. It is a birthmark that is present on babies at birth and becomes bigger as the child’s skin progresses and stretch. It is commonly seen on part of the face, the [...]

Birthmark removal

Port wine stain is characterized by a splotch in the skin that presents a different color, size and shape. Port wine stain is a type of birth mark that appears mostly on the face, legs, arms and the back of the neck. Some hidden places where it could appear are scalp. Who are qualified to [...]

Port wine stain and birthmark definition

A port-wine stain or naevus flammeus is a vascular birthmark consisting of superficial and deep dilated capillaries in the skin which produce a reddish to purplish discolouration of the skin. They are so called for their colour, resembling that of port wine. It is part of the family of disorders known as vascular malformations. The [...]

Facts about port wine stains

It is caused by the blood vessel’s lack of nerve fibers  that makes the skin discolor into something that looks like wine. This abnormal discoloration of the skin is mostly seen on the face and the back of the neck but can also spread on other parts of the body. 3 out of 1000 babies [...]

What is port wine stain

Port wine stain is a capillary vascular malformation that is characterized by a pink or red stain on some part on the skin. This type of birthmark is commonly seen on the face, arms or legs but can also affect other parts of the body. Although not fatal, the psychological impact of having a port [...]

Treatment and prevention

Port wine stains also called as nevus flammeus is a birthmark that looks like a stain in the skin. This type of birthmark is often seen on the face but can also appear on other parts of the body. It is characterized by a deep purple map – like stain on the side of the [...]

Cause, symptoms and treatments

Port wine stain is a birthmark in which blood vessels become swollen and creates reddish or deep purple marks on the body. This type of birthmark is very common to infants giving it 3 out of 1000. Early stage of port wine stain consists of pinkish color but as the child grows older, a deep [...]

Coping with port wine stain

A port wine stain is a vascular birthmark that is characterized by a skin discoloration that can appear on any part of the skin. This skin discoloration can range from pinkish to deep purple. It is common on new born babies and can develop as they grow older. Treatment is possible where port wine stains [...]

Treatment and things you can do to conceal it

Port wine stains are caused by inflamed blood vessels that were not properly developed during birth. Imagine if you have a torn ligament and the nerves on that part of your body is not getting enough blood supply, that portion turn purplish. This is what port wine stain looks like. Treatment:  Laser Treatment: Although most [...]

Port wine stains – What you need to know

Port wine stains are characterized by pinkish skin discoloration that are common on newborn babies. Also known naevus flammeus, this type of birthmark is often seen on the face but can also appear on other parts of the body such as the hands and legs. It can also crawl and appear at the back near [...]