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A strawberry hemangioma is a medical term used to describe a red-colored birthmark, commonly found on newborn babies and young kids. These hemangiomas are mostly benign and do not pose any threat to the kid’s health. However, some hemangiomas can be dangerous to your baby, depending upon their location and size, internal hemangiomas are usually dangerous. One common treatment for hemangiomas is surgical removal, but surgery, no matter how minor, is always intimidating and dangerous. Therefore, most parents avoid this option for strawberry hemangioma.
What causes Strawberry Hemangiomas?
There is no real cause or risk factor for this type of birthmarks yet known. Infants with fair complexion are more prone to developing these red-colored patches on their bodies. They normally occur on the face, chest, back, and scalp. A Hemangioma can occur on internal organs as well, such as the liver, pancreas, or spleen, but this is very rare. Less than 1 percent of hemangiomas can occur on the internal organs.
Most hemangiomas are normally present on an infant’s body at the time of birth but some can appear within the first few hours/ days or weeks of the birth. One recent study concluded that 3% of children are born with strawberry hemangioma.
Who is more at risk?
Strawberry hemangiomas affect both baby girls and baby boys, but they are more common in girls. Besides, light-skinned infants are more prone to developing hemangiomas as compared to people with Asian or African skin complexion. One study concluded that 4 to 5 percent of light-skinned infants from all around the world develop a strawberry hemangioma after birth.
Is Strawberry Hemangioma dangerous for my baby?
Most of the external hemangiomas are only cosmetic and entirely harmless to your baby and there is nothing to worry about. They are usually painless and rarely cause any functional impairment. In fact, almost 90% of the strawberry hemangiomas in infants shrink and fade over time, and are completely gone by the time the child reaches the age of ten. However, internal hemangiomas are more dangerous as they can develop life-threatening complications
When to Opt for Hemangioma Treatment?
Seeking a treatment for hemangioma strictly for cosmetic reasons is not recommended. Consult a doctor for treating the cherry-red colored birthmark on your kid’s face, neck, or any other part of the body only when you feel it has started to grow or it becomes a cause of discomfort for your baby. With the passage of time, most hemangiomas fade away without needing any treatment. But if you notice any abnormal change in color, size, or texture of the hemangioma on your baby’s body then consult a doctor immediately. It is also recommended to get the birthmarks examined by the doctor regularly, as your doctor can better identify any unusual change in the hemangioma.
Which doctor you should consult?
The best place to go for a medical examination of hemangiomas is your baby’s pediatrician. He may already have noticed and explained the hemangioma to you, but he will always welcome you for any further questions and future examinations.
Strawberry Hemangioma Treatment:
If you find internal or external hemangioma impairing any other physical functions of your child, consult a pediatrician or any other concerned doctor and he should decide the right course of treatment for your baby. While surgery and corticosteroid injections are the traditional options, laser treatments in Dubai have gained tremendous popularity of late.
Consult an experienced dermatologist to discuss if your child can get Laser Treatment for Hemangioma or not. Laser Skin Care Clinic also offers Treatment for Strawberry Hemangiomas in Dubai. For more details book a free online consultation by filling out the form below. It will take hardly a minute of yours.
