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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
