Red, white and brown: defining characteristics of common birthmarks will determine type and timing of treatment
Saturday, February 5, 2011 - 15:35
in Health & Medicine
Vascular birthmarks, which occur in nearly 10 percent of all infants at birth or within the first few weeks of life, can cause concern for parents particularly if they are large or in a cosmetically important area. The decision to treat a birthmark is one that parents should make with a dermatologist, who can determine the type of birthmark and whether or not it poses any potential risks in the future.