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Birthmarks

Expert evaluation of birthmarks at The Skin Surgery Center helps ensure early detection of any changes, keeping your skin healthy and protected.

A birthmark is a benign skin irregularity that arises from an overgrowth of various skin components, including blood vessels, pigment-containing cells, smooth muscles, and fat cells. While most birthmarks are harmless, it is essential to prioritize their evaluation by a qualified dermatology provider to ensure they remain benign. Although rare, some birthmarks can evolve into potentially dangerous lesions, such as skin cancer. For this reason, a timely and professional assessment is crucial. The Skin Surgery Center's team of expert dermatologists is dedicated to providing thorough evaluations to detect any worrisome changes early. This early detection is vital as it allows for the prompt and appropriate intervention, ensuring the best possible outcome for the patient.  By choosing The Skin Surgery Center, you are entrusting your skin health to a team of professionals committed to comprehensive care and vigilant monitoring, ensuring any concerns are addressed swiftly and effectively.

Examples of Birthmarks

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What are the Symptoms of a Birthmark?

  • Can be flat or raised, exhibiting regular or irregular borders, and varying shades.

  • Typically emerge at or shortly after birth. 

  • Some may have a reddish-purple appearance.

  • Others may appera as light brown patches on the skin.

Causes of Birthmarks

  • Birthmarks result from variations in the development of skin cells or blood vessels during fetal growth. 

  • Vascular birthmarks are caused by irregular blood vessel formation.

  • Pigmented Birthmarks result from an overgrowth of pigment cells.

  • The precise cause of these variations is not always clear, but genetic factors likely play a role.

Birthmark Prevention

Birthmarks may manifest hours, days, or even weeks after birth. They can occur in both male and female infants of any ethnicity. There are no established preventive measures for birthmarks; they are genetic, and certain individuals are predisposed to them.

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Birthmark Treatments

Dermatologic treatments for birthmarks vary depending on the type and characteristics of the birthmark. Common approaches include laser therapy, which can target and lighten certain types of birthmarks like port-wine stains or hemangiomas by breaking down the blood vessels that cause discoloration. Surgical excision might be considered for smaller, raised birthmarks or those that pose health risks.Schedule with one of our skin experts today to determine the best custom approach for your birthmark concerns.