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Birthmark treatment depends on type - red, white, brown birthmarks by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor , they can become inflamed and then cause pain to the child. Depending on their size, some facial birthmarks may leave behind... with the pulsed-dye laser,” said Dr. Friedlander. White Birthmarks: A Cause for Concern? While far less...
Vascular Birthmarks Clinic Decision by Sarah Patient Expert The Vascular Birthmarks Clinic have decided that no further investigative imaging would be helpful in Violet's case. They do not recommend at this stage, any vascular laser surgery...
Bummer of a Birthmark by rwboughton Patient Expert above his companion’s head reads “Bummer of a birthmark, Hal.” We Westerners wear our own targets here in Indonesia, just as glaring, just as irremovable as that deer’s unfortunate birthmark. Black or white or yellow or brown...
Vascular Birthmarks Clinic by Sarah Patient Expert Saw about 12 doctors, which were Dermatologists, Radiologists, Vascular Specialists and Plastic Surgeons. They each examined Violet and will contact us after they have discussed the need for further investigative imaging
Genetics Appointment by Sarah Patient Expert to a disruption of vascular supply. She would like the Vascular Birthmarks Clinic to do some imaging, to see if there are any other underlying causes, which may have added to these events or cause it to happen again in the future...
Lumps by Sarah Patient Expert . After seeing Specialist and Dr's today, they believe these lumps have been caused by some kind of trauma, causing a capillary bleed in her Vascular Malformations (Birthmarks). It was a relief to hear...
Acne 101 by SkinDisorderlies .. ANNOUNCER: Bringing your newborn home is cause for celebration. However, many first-time parents... on the appearance of the skin, age and family history. Many new parents also become worried about the birthmarks...
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Pig-head Isabel by suzette Patient Expert can cause this. When I was at the clinic this morning, some people saw her birthmark, thought...
Examining Your Skin For Melanoma by Andrea C. Patient Expert The best time to examine your skin is after a bath or shower. Use a full length mirror is you have one. If not, a hand held one will work fine. Check any moles, blemishes or birthmarks from the top...

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MY BIRTHMARK HAS CHANGED IN COLOR AND TEXTURE
MY BIRTHMARK HAS CHANGED IN COLOR AND THE TEXTURE IS BUMPY AND SCALY SHOULD I BE CONCERNED? SHIRLEY KNOXcrap

Baldspot concern on back of head
I have a baldspot (birthmark) on the back of my head. It is red, wrinkly, and has small bumps that come and go. Is this a concern for a more seriouse problem?     cancerboi123crap

painful under skin birthmark
Hi, I have a birthmark onthe back of my leg that I have had since birth.  It is about the size of a 2p piece, and ever since I can remember I've been very self concious of it.  I would nbevr... but its still noticeable.   Over the last few weeks, I have had pain behind the birthmark on my leg...crap

What to expect when having a biopsy?
I have a birthmark on the back of my thigh that has recently raised.  The dermatologist would like to do a biopsy.  She described it as a scraping that will not require stiches.  Can someone explain the process and will it hurt?  Also, I actually saw a physician's assistant and not the actual MD.  Is this common?  Thankscrap

Is my birthmark cancerous, and can i get it removed?
I have a birthmark on my lower back. It has been there since birth. But now I am 13 years old and want it removed. When I asked my mom to get it removed, she does't want to send me to get it removved becuase she thinks that it may be cancer and im not supposed to touch it (as in infect it or something...crap

Kaposi's sarcoma questions
I recently foun d a dark spot on the inside of my thigh. I actually scraped it off, as it was on the top of my skin, almost like a mole or birthmark.

Underneath of this spot, there was no more discoloration, and there was hardly any bleeding.

Are KS lesions able to be scraped off, or...crap

Permanant changes in my pigmant
When I was 17 my girlfriend gave me 3 hickies. I tanned that weekend and the pigment changed permanantly. I'm 39 and I have the marks that look like light birthmarks. How is this possible? harleecrap

Birthmark that has developed some rough black bumps.
..but did notice that i had little black bumps in my birthmark that is normally a beige-brown color. It looks really dry but lotion didn't change the look. Hair is still growing there.  Is this cause for concern...crap

laser resurfacing
is can i get myself a laser resurfacing on my face? I have done two laser treatment on my face bec i have a birthmark and now i want to have it done again bec my birthmarks are re appearing and also to treat my facial skin of pre...crap