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 [...]
Help your child cope A child who has a port wine stain is not different from any other normal child and that she should not suffer the burden of getting picked on in school just because she has this kind of birthmark. The good news about port wine stain is that it’s treatable and is [...]
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 [...]
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 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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
