How to distinguish between birthmark and hemangioma

Update Date: 2025-11-13 Source: Network

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I grew up with a birthmark on my arm. Although it doesn't affect my appearance, I have learned about birthmarks in various places. Now I have a better understanding of birthmarks. Let me share how to distinguish birthmarks from hemangiomas.

How to distinguish between birthmark and hemangioma

Symptom 1: red birthmark is a flat plaque composed of numerous dilated posterior venules, which is a congenital posterior venule malformation. The size of the lesion increased with the growth of the body and did not subside for a lifetime.

Symptom 2: some birthmarks occur in the face, neck and other easily exposed parts of the patient, causing a serious impact on the appearance of the patient, to avoid the disease to bring more harm to the patient, the patient should actively treat.

Symptom 3: relatively speaking, the birthmark on the buttocks will be larger than that of other parts. There are also two or more birthmarks, and the color of the birthmark will be slightly lighter. Patients should pay attention to the presence of large or small pigmented plaques

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The size of the lesion increased with the growth of the body and did not subside for a lifetime. So we suggest early detection and treatment. As we all know, the lighter the disease, the better the treatment.