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Birthmark treatment depends on type - red, white, brown birthmarks by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor .org - Vascular birthmarks, which occur in nearly 10 percent of all infants at birth or within the first few weeks.... The decision to treat a birthmark is one that parents should make with a dermatologist, who can determine...
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...
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
Makeup that Covers Up Tattoos by Meg W. Patient Expert that can cover port wine birthmarks. Check it out at Amazon. ...
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...
Lumps by Sarah Patient Expert , causing a capillary bleed in her Vascular Malformations (Birthmarks). It was a relief to hear...
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.... The Vascular Birthmarks Clinic will be seeing her on 7th March, to meet with a Dermatologist and Radiologist...
Pig-head Isabel by suzette Patient Expert can cause this. When I was at the clinic this morning, some people saw her birthmark, thought...
Created in God’s genetically modified image? by Linda MacDonald Glenn Healthy Living ProfessionalHealth Maven short story “The Birthmark” was published 163 years ago. Should scientists do something simply...
The Appointment by Clare Patient Expert of vascular birthmarks and tumors. Only three other kids had anything noticeable on their face. Only one... for kids disfigured by vascular birthmarks and doesn't turn anyone away if they can't pay. Andra...

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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

Wart and Rash?
tested after the AVS symptoms and the test is negative what does that mean?I had a risky exposure about a month back(condom was used).Got tested at 22 days and was negative.At that time I had lots of itching and flaky skin.Test was negative.Now I've noticed that I have developed a small wart under my armpit...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