IGrB3uIYB8MlzpfQY2HJqK3mNZelegM5_lg.jpg' alt='Salmon Patch Birthmark On Back' title='Salmon Patch Birthmark On Back' />The Skin Care Centre Skin Problems We Treat. Birthmarks 4. 0 types. There are almost 4. Approximately 1. 0 percent of all children born in Canada and the United States are born with a type of vascular birthmark involving blood vessels. While many of these congenital birthmarks will disappear within a few years of age, about ten percent of these birthmarks will need to be seen by a specialist. Some birthmarks appear as people grow older. The following list describes some of the more common birthmarks and appropriate treatment. If you have a birthmark, please consult a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Arteriovenous Malformation AVM Usually present at birth, but sometimes doesnt appear until adulthood. Acne a chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Acne is characterized by black heads, pimple outbreaks, cysts, infected abscesses, and. The Salmon Patch Birthmark. This is a bloodvessel type of birthmark. Other names for this birthmark include macular stain, angel kiss, and stork bite. Chloe Towney breaks down on This Time Next Year after having facial surgery to remove a birthmark she had since birth. Courtesy Channel NineThis Time Next Year. Fnaf 1 Mega there. Can be acquired as a result of direct trauma. Firm mass, soft when pressed, usually on lips, head, or neck. Treatment Usually a combination of embolization and surgical excision. Caf au lait Spot Flat patches of a tan to light brown colour. May occur anywhere on body. Treatment Laser therapy may be effective to remove the coloration. The birthmark can recur in spite of treatment or the treatment may not work. Cavernous Hemangioma Llumpy mass that is bluish or bluish red in color. The borders are not as visible as with other hemangiomas. Usually grows quickly during the first 6 months of age, then slows in growth, with most disappearing by 1. Treatment Hemangiomas  that dont disappear are treated by differnent methods  depending on their size and location. Treatment method may be surgery, compression and massage, steroids, X ray therapy, laser therapy, cryotherapy, or injection of hardening agents. Congenital Pigmented Nevi. Can vary from light brown to almost black moles, may be hairy. Small moles are much more common than large moles, and as such large moles should be tested for cancer Treatment Is surgical removal depending on size and location. The excision could leave a scar. Common names. These are the most common type of birthmark and can often be referred to as salmon patch, angels kiss or stork bite. Hemangioma Most occur on the head and neck area, and are reddish in color. Occur 5 times more often in girls and women. Some visible at birth, or from 1 4 weeks after birth. May grow for 1. 8 months, and then start to fade for 3 1. A few can be life threatening, especially internal hemangiomas, but some require no treatment and shrink with time. A full body scan should be done if more than three are present. Treatment Observation Laser may help remove remaining evidence of the lesion. Lymphatic Malformation. Enlarged lymphatic vessels due to excess fluid. Although it can occur anywhere on body, it is most common in head and neck area, and can increase and grow. Leakage from skin can occur, and face will swell if lymph vessels in face are affected. Diagnosis can utilize MRI and CAT scans. Treatment Laser therapy. Sclerotherapy. Surgery Mongolian Spot. Reading Milestones Level 2 Blue Complete Program For Workout'>Reading Milestones Level 2 Blue Complete Program For Workout. Lesions resemble bruises, being slate grey or blue in colour Common in darker skinned babies found on back, buttocks, and sometimes shoulders and legs usually fades over time. Port Wine Stain or Nevus Flammeus Most appear at birth, and can be anywhere on the body. Are red or purple in color, and can be slightly raised or flat. Treatment Laser treatment can be used to reduce color and to improve the skin texture. Salmon Patch or Nevus Simplex. Salmon colored mole, usually found on the nape of the neck, but can appear on forehead, upper eyelids, or around the mouth and nose. Also referred to as angel kiss or stork biteMore than 9. Treatment No treatment usually required Strawberry Hemangioma. Red, soft, and raised, as a result of malformation of the blood vessels. Present at birth or shortly thereafter. Size can vary will grow, but usually fades and disappears between the ages of 5 1. Treatment Depends on size and location of lesion, treatment is one or more of following Laser therapy, or injection of agents which destroy the blood vessel. Venous Malformation Abnormality of the large deep veins, soft to the touch. When lesion is compressed the color disappears and empties. Can be superficial or deep deep variety can be colourless but shows a protruding mass. Most common areas they are found are the jaw, cheek, lips and tongue. Slow, steady growth rapid growth can be caused by serious sickness, trauma, infection, hormone changes. Treatment Full removal is recommended. Venous Stain. Flat birthmark, bluish in color. Comprised of enlarged blood vessels, especially those smaller veins that join capillaries to larger veins. Sometimes pressure cysts can appear and may pop and bleed. Back to Common Skin Disordersmodified 0.