Conditions
Vascular Birthmark
Whilst often overlooked in the style stakes, one in three of us has a birthmark. Birthmarks come in a whole array of shapes, sizes, textures and colours, (fingers crossed that you’ll always be able to find shoes to match) so if yours looks different to your friends that’s probably because it is. Generally speaking birthmarks can be divided into two broad groups; vascular and pigmented. Birthmarks can then be further sorted into a number of subgroups before falling under specific classifications. Remembering all the different names isn’t important (or cool) but having an awareness of the various complications that can sometimes arise means you’ll know whether to be concerned should a change occur.
Vascular Birthmarks are generally present from birth and are caused by a problem with blood vessels in or under the skin that subsequently means they can be flat or raised. Colours can vary from pinks and reds to blues and can appear anywhere internally or externally but are most commonly found on the face and neck area. Haemangiomas are raised, usually red, marks on the skin that start out small and flat but may grow for up to a year; quite rapidly in the first few months. They normally fade in subsequent years and many will eventually vanish completely though some may leave visible stretch marks or deformations of the skin where the birthmark used to be. In rare cases if the birthmark is particularly large removal surgery or drug treatment can be considered. Vascular malformations are made up of small blood vessels, veins and arteries. Some types, such as a Salmon Patch will vanish in childhood whilst others like a Port Wine Stain are hormone sensitive and may flare up during puberty, pregnancy and the menopause. The majority are permanent and some will darken with time though may fade with laser treatment.
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i have a large birthmark on my head and get bullied, will the gp remove it for free? whats some good make up? its really bothering me:(
i have a very dark brown birth mark on my arm, its about 2 inches by 1 inch, the hair that grows from it is black and it feels almost rough to touch. i constantly wear long sleeves to hide this, even in summer. i have spent loads of money on cover up make up but it doesn't work. can this be removed? thanks.
i hav vascular birth mark all my life on my right arm it stars on my fingers and all up alind my arm i have had sercury bt it didn help its really emmbarring any thing u could sagest ?
i have birthmark on my leg which is raised and flakes and it hurts slighty. i asked for it to be removed they said only in america they can use laser.
Hi, I have what I believe to be a number of vascular birthmarks on my back covering a small area. They are raised, purpley/blue in colour and can be tender to touch. I have had them as far back as I can remember and am in my late teens. They are a massive insecurity of mine and I would love to know if they could be removed in any way? Any help would be great, thankyou.
Hey i've had my birthmark since i was born its on my upper thigh and its raised up to compare to the rest of my skin as from when i was born it was at the same level with my skin and now the colours gone darker before it was light red and now its dark red and i remember as a child it used to bleed alot because i used to scratch it and as a result to that it has now left me with lumpy scabs still over it if anyone has any tips on how to lighten it or to smooth it out ive tried all most everything
hey am 14 and i have a really big birthmark its covered half of my cheast and belly its really embarressing.its also a really dark black colour i dont wear t-sirts that that are v shaped and i dont go swimming at all it has effected me emotionally but it does no harm i have had seens i wasa baby as i was born with it.if you know any solutions for example covering it or how to rid of it please help.
when i was born i had rough skin on the side of my left hand(by the little finger) but by the time i was two this had spread up on 2 fingers and right up my left arm reaching my shoulder, it is a bit darker than my skin and much thicker and kinda bubbly, i was called names at school and people would ask about it and i would be very embarrassed and try hiding it. ive had a op on it when i was about 12 but it didnt work, it grew back and i was very upset. now im 17 and want a girlfriend but im just scared what she would say about it, i also like wearing tshirts but you can see it more clear and it also dont catch the sun so it stands out more (i get a tan and it will stay white, like a tan line) i dont know what to do about it, i hope you can help!
i have a white birtmark running the lenth of my penis ,can i get it removed ?
i think i may have a birth-mark on the end of my foreskin, is this possble..it is a sligh browning colour that came upon puberty..the doc gave out thrush cream but this never worked , it does not hurt, has not caused any problems but obv can look slightly embarrasing..any info would be a great help as i've carried this for over 15 years now
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