It is not uncommon for people to have birthmarks. These are usually present at the time of the person’s birth or can develop within the first few weeks of the infant’s life. There is a large variety of birthmarks that are caused by a variety of factors. While some of them are purely cosmetic and have no real effect on the infant’s health, there are some that need to be treated to ensure that they do not pose any significant health risk in times to come.
There are a number of treatment options that are available in order to get rid of these marks. However prior to choosing these options, it is certainly not a bad idea to try some natural remedies first. They may work in a limited number of cases but it does not harm to give them a try.
In the following lines, we shall learn a little more about birthmarks treatment in dubai and how these natural remedies can help in getting rid of them.
Types of Birthmarks
The most common type is the pigmented birthmarks. These include moles and Mongolian spots. While the former can take any shape, the latter are like flat bruises on the buttocks of the baby.
Vascular birthmarks are formed as the blood vessels clump together or become apparent due to some other issue. The problem is quite common and one in ten babies have some kind of vascular birthmark. The list include port wine marks, salmon patch marks, cavernous hemangiomas, strawberry hemangiomas and venous malformations.
Diet
To get rid of birthmarks, foods that are rich in Vitamin A, C and E and selenium have been found to be extremely effective. For vitamin A, foods like paprika, red chili peppers, cayenne peppers, carrots, dried apricots, leafy greens, sweet potatoes and butternut squash can be had.
French herbs, guava, cauliflower, oranges, strawberries, Brussels sprouts, kiwi and papaya are all excellent source of vitamin C. To consume more Vitamin E, foods such as pickled green olives, cooked taro roots, pine nuts, almonds, cooked spinach and sun flower seeds can be eaten. Selenium is found the most in sea food such as lobsters, fish, shrimps and crab.
Ice Pack
Ice packs can help in treating the birthmarks by helping the flow of the blood and closing down the pores. It can be used for a few minutes each day. There is no need to purchase an ice pack from the market and you can make one at home. All you need to do is to take some ice cubes and put them in a polythene bag and apply to the affected area. You can also use packs of frozen vegetables for this purpose.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is known to help in correcting a number of skin related conditions. You can take the juice and apply it to the birthmarks directly with the help of a cotton swab. The bleaching properties of lemon will help in getting rid of the mark or at least fading its appearance to some extent. The remedy is useful in the pigmented birthmarks. You will need to continue using it for a while to see the results.
Tomato Juice
Tomato has loads of anti-oxidants in it and applying its juice to the face or the affected area can help in reducing the skin cell damage. Juice take a fresh tomato and squeeze out its juice and apply. Leave it in place for half an hour before rinsing it away. It is a good idea that organic tomatoes are used for this purpose.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is used to improve a variety of health related conditions. It can be applied to the birthmarks twice a day. Massage it for a few minutes before removing it. It will help by softening the area as it is a natural moisturizer and can help in reducing the pigmentation in the mark as well. It certainly does no harm to the skin.
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