Birthmarks
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Birthmarks are abnormalities of the skin that are present when a baby is born. There are two types of birthmarks. Vascular birthmarks are made up of blood vessels that haven’t formed correctly. They are usually red. Two types of vascular birthmarks are hemangiomas and port-wine stains. Pigmented birthmarks are made of a cluster of pigment cells which cause color in skin. They can be many different colors, from tan to brown, gray to black, or even blue. Moles can be birthmarks.
No one knows what causes many types of birthmarks, but some run in families. Most birthmarks are not serious, and some go away on their own. Your baby’s doctor will look at the birthmark to see if it needs any treatment or if it should be watched. Pigmented birthmarks aren’t usually treated, except for moles. Treatment for vascular birthmarks includes laser surgery.
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A Boy and A Birthmark: Evan's Story
kidshealth.org — “Evan was born with a port-wine stain. Find out what it is in this article for kids.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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What Are Birthmarks? What Is A Hemangioma?
medicalnewstoday.com — “A birthmark is a persistent visible mark on the skin that is evident at birth or shortly after. The exact cause of most birthmarks is unknown. Some are thought to be the result of a localiz” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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What Are Birthmarks? What Is A Hemangioma? http://mnt.to/3vR7
Laser birthmark removal ~ How to Get Rid of Birthmark on Cheek?
realself.com — “Vascular birthmarks such as port wine stains/capillary vascular malformations can be treated with lasers which target the hemoglobin molecule in the blood...” View full resource at realself.com
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HowStuffWorks "What is a birthmark?"
health.howstuffworks.com — “I noticed a light brown spot emerge on my newborn son's forehead when he was about three days old. It never went away. Everyone calls it a birthmark. What is a birthmark?” View full resource at health.howstuffworks.com
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Accurate typing of birthmark will determine treatment course
pediatricsupersite.com — “The method and timing of treatment for vascular birthmarks, which occur in nearly 10% of all infants, depend heavily on accurate typing of the b” View full resource at pediatricsupersite.com
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Accurate typing of birthmark will determine treatment course http://ow.ly/3Ufus
Birthmark could signal disorder - baltimoresun.com
baltimoresun.com — “Sometimes the appearance of a birthmark catches a new parent by surprise. Physicians are often quick to offer reassurance that most birthmarks are harmless, and many will shrink or disappear over time. Although that's true, a birthmark can also be the key to early identification of a rare disorder called Sturge-Weber Syndrome.” View full resource at baltimoresun.com
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Dr. Anne Comi tell us how to determine when a birthmark might be sign of something more, such as Sturge-Weber Syndrome http://bit.ly/4uz6au
Birthmarks
kidshealth.org — “Birthmarks that babies are born with, or develop soon after birth, are mostly harmless and many even go away on their own, but sometimes they're associated with certain health problems.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Birthmarks
kidshealth.org — “Birthmarks that babies are born with, or develop soon after birth, are mostly harmless and many even go away on their own, but sometimes they're associated with certain health problems.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Red Birthmarks & Hemangiomas: Port Wine Stains and More Types
webmd.com — “Learn about hemangiomas, red birthmarks, and treatments for them.” View full resource at webmd.com
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What is Drew Brees' scar? It's a birthmark. http://bit.ly/dFbXtA
How can birthmarks be treated? - icyou health videos
icyou.com — “Michel McDonald Department of Dermatology, Vanderbilt Univeristy There are brown and red birthmarks. Brown birthmarks are moles, and in o...” View full resource at icyou.com
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Treatment options for birthmarks http://bit.ly/cOxi22
Birthmarks
kidshealth.org — “Birthmarks that babies are born with, or develop soon after birth, are mostly harmless and many even go away on their own, but sometimes they're associated with certain health problems.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Angiokeratoma Circumscriptum: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Angiokeratomas are a group of vascular ectasias that involve the papillary dermis and may produce papillomatosis, acanthosis, and hyperkeratosis of the epidermis. Several clinical variants of angiokeratomas exist; angiokeratoma circumscriptum is one type, and the least ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2010 at 11:38 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Active Health Library and Health Executive
Angiokeratoma circumscriptum is a rare type of birthmark that appears similar to a mole. http://bit.ly/coYqKq
Vascular Birthmarks - icyou health videos
icyou.com — “What starts as a cute little red blemish on a newborn infant can grow to the size of a golf ball or bigger in just weeks if it's a vascula...” View full resource at icyou.com
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Featured Video Vascular Birthmarks - What starts as a cute little red blemish on a newborn infant can grow to the si... http://ow.ly/19w6Yt
Facial Disfigurements Negatively Impact Job Applicants
medicalnewstoday.com — “People with birthmarks, scars and other facial disfigurements are more likely to receive poor ratings in job interviews, according to a new study by researchers at Rice University and the Universi” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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People with birthmarks, scars and other facial disfigurements are more likely to receive poor ratings in job... http://t.co/V6NZhIbY
Congenital Dermal Melanocytosis (Mongolian Spot): eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Mongolian spot refers to a macular blue-gray pigmentation usually on the sacral area of healthy infants. Mongolian spot is usually present at birth or appears within the first weeks of life. Mongolian spot typically disappears spontaneously ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 7:34 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Active Health Library and Health Executive
A Mongolian spot, or congenital dermal melanocytosis, is a birthmark that is flat and dark in color. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9ScRqr
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