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 [...]
Port-wine stain is one of the several types of birthmarks that appear on any parts of the human body. Apparently, birthmarks are the result when blood vessels are abnormally developed. There are marks that normally fade without treatment required while others need treatment. Many people believed that birthmarks are the result of any untoward deeds [...]
According to research, almost 80 percent of babies have birthmarks. This skin discoloration may endure for life while others fade as the child grows. There are two categories of birthmarks such as the vascular birthmarks and the pigmented birthmarks. The port-wine stains fall under the category of vascular birthmarks. This kind of birthmark is the [...]
Port wine stains are normal birthmarks but with intensified color and located somewhere over the face or at the back of the neck. Although it is known fact that it has no effect on a person’s health, port wine stains can contribute on a person’s psychological status as this may affect him in more ways [...]
