How to distinguish birthmark hemangioma

When it comes to birthmarks and hemangiomas, many people will not associate them together, mainly because hemangiomas are not common in our lives. According to skin experts, in fact, clinically many babies' red birthmarks are hemangiomas. Therefore, mothers must learn how to distinguish between birthmarks and hemangiomas, and not mistake hemangiomas for red birthmarks, thereby delaying the child's treatment time. So how do we distinguish birthmarks from hemangiomas?

In addition, observing the color change and whether it continues to grow is the easiest and most practical method. "Parents can take photos of the abnormal area, or measure its size with a ruler and observe for a period of time. If it grows bigger, they should go to the hospital for treatment in time and not delay the disease." If the "birthmark" only grows on the face, if it is red in color, has a clear boundary with the surrounding skin, and does not fade under pressure, it may be combined with a meningeal hemangioma, which may cause some children to have mental retardation or suffer from glaucoma. At this time, it is necessary to check as soon as possible to rule out the possibility of lesions.

If the "birthmark" is light red and grows on the forehead or back of the neck, it is a true birthmark and most of the time does not require treatment. Although the color of the birthmark may deepen when the child cries or the ambient temperature changes, as the child grows older, the birthmark may gradually fade or even disappear by the time the child enters elementary school.

Hemangiomas may regress on their own

In fact, 25% of true hemangiomas in infancy and childhood will resolve on their own between the ages of 4 and 6 without leaving any trace. Therefore, young patients with "red birthmarks" must seek medical attention in a timely manner and obtain a clear diagnosis as to whether it is a true hemangioma. After confirming it is a hemangioma, you can observe it closely under the advice of a professional doctor. If the tumor does not regress within a certain period of time, choose other methods to treat it in time.

Because hemangiomas tend to regress spontaneously, the treatment of children's hemangiomas should be based on their age, location, type, and other specific conditions. Hemangiomas that grow rapidly, threaten the eyes, eyelids, lips, tongue, nasopharynx, perineum, impede function or affect normal development should be treated as soon as possible. There are many treatments for hemangiomas, including surgical resection, laser therapy, sclerotherapy injection, etc. But no matter which treatment method is used, it may leave some secondary deformities after treatment, such as scars, pigmentation and so on.

Parents are reminded that after the child is born, they should check the child's body for any abnormalities, paying special attention to the more hidden parts such as the perineum, armpits, back, etc. Once a similar red mole or small pimple is found, it should be judged by the color change after pressing, whether it protrudes outward, and whether there is hair.

Now that we know how to distinguish birthmark hemangiomas, we would like to remind all parents that although hemangiomas may resolve naturally, once the condition worsens, it will be very difficult to treat. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not withhold treatment for your baby because you are worried about the impact of treatment on your baby. This approach is absolutely unacceptable and will only pose a more serious threat to your baby's health.