Friday, September 10, 2010

Different types of hemangiomas

January 2, 2010 by Medical Dude  
Filed under Birthmarks

There are three main types:

A superficial hemangioma (strawberry mark) is red and appears on the surface of the skin.
A deep hemangioma is usually blue or purple in color and occurs deeper in the skin.
A mixed hemangioma has both superficial and deep parts.

The pediatrician will monitor the hemangioma during routine checkups. Contact the child’s doctor if [...]