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Hemangioma Directory
A hemangioma is a abnormal collection of blood vessels that occur most frequently in the skin. These blood vessels can resemble a birthmark. Types include strawberry hemangiomas, which usually disappear during childhood, cavernous hemangiomas, port wine stains, and salmon patches. These all get their red color from the collection of blood vessels that form them. Many of these types disappear on their own over time. For permanent hemangiomas, some treatments include cosmetics used to conceal them, cortisone, and propranalol. A pulsed dye laser may treat port wine stains. Other treatments may also be helpful. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about what causes a hemangioma, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
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See Pictures of Birthmarks
Some types of birthmarks are very common and others need special attention. View these pictures of birthmarks and see if the port wine stain, strawberry hemangioma, salmon patches, and others look familiar.
Picture of Salmon Patches
Salmon patches (also called stork bites) appear on 30%-50% of newborn babies. These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin.
Picture of Strawberry Hemangiomas
Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest.
Picture of Cavernous Hemangiomas
Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated. They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood.