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