Section : Skin Conditions

Strawberry Naevus

  • These are vascular birthmarks.
  • It can appear as a large red soft growth on any part of the body.
Strawberry Nevus (Infantile Hemangioma)

Strawberry Nevus (Infantile Hemangioma)

  • The growth will continue to enlarge and grow as the baby grows old but the growth will slowly regress spontaneously when the child is 3-4 years old:
  1. If the vascular growths are small, they can be left alone to await spontaneous regression.
  2. If large and encroaching on functional areas such as the eyelid, vision may be affected. They should then receive treatment. Treatment options include oral medication, injections and laser ablation.

Category : capillary hemangioma - Modifie le 02.1.2010Category : hémangiome capillaire - Modifie le 02.1.2010Category : nevus fraise - Modifie le 02.1.2010Category : strawberry nevus - Modifie le 02.1.2010