Bright red birthmarks called hemangiomas, which resemble rubbery bumps and appear at birth or in the first or second week of life, are caused by extra blood vessels in the skin.
Hemangiomas can develop anywhere on the body, but they are most frequently found on the face, scalp, chest, and back. Infantile hemangiomas, which typically fade with age, do not require treatment unless they impair vision, breathing, or other bodily functions.
SYMPTOMS OF HEMANGIOMA
A hemangioma begins as a flat red mark that can appear anywhere on the body, most frequently on the face, scalp, chest, or back. Typically, a child has only one mark; however, some children may have multiple marks, especially if they are a part of a multiple birth. Hemangiomas can be present at birth, but they more frequently manifest themselves during the first few months of life.
The red mark quickly turns into a spongy, rubbery-looking bump that protrudes from the skin during the first year of a child’s life, after which the hemangioma enters a rest phase before slowly starting to fade.
The majority of hemangiomas disappear by age 10, with many going away by age 5. After the hemangioma disappears, the skin may appear slightly raised or discolored.
CAUSES OF HEMANGIOMA
The exact reason why extra blood vessels congregate into a dense clump to form a hemangioma, which is composed of these vessels, is unknown.
RISK FACTORS
White, female, and prematurely born infants are more likely to develop hemangiomas.
COMPLICATION OF HEMANGIOMA
Depending on where the hemangioma is located, it may impair a child’s vision, breathing, hearing, or elimination, but this is uncommon. Occasionally, a hemangioma can rupture and develop a sore, which can cause pain, bleeding, scarring, or infection.
HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR HEMANGIOMA
One of the most well-known holistic medical systems is homeopathy, which bases treatment decisions on the theory of individualization and symptom similarity.
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