Archive for the 'Port Wine Stain' Category

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 [...]