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Port wine stains generally don't require treatment unless they occur on the face or cause a functional impairment. Laser treatment can be used to get rid of them, and this is sometimes covered by insurance.
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What are port-wine stains?
vascular malformation.Port-wine stains. These flat, pink marks progress to raised, dark red-to-purple grape-like lumps distorting the facial features, arms, or legs.
How old is marmite?
dates back to the Egyptian times, they used it to remove port wine stains from there garments.
The type of treatment used to remove a port-wine stain is?
laser
What is the prognosis for port-wine stains?
Some flat birthmarks are easily covered with make-up. Treatment during infancy or childhood improves results. About 95% of the stains respond to FPDL surgery.25% will completely and 70% will partially disappear. For unknown reasons,5% show no improvement
What are the side effects of having vascular laser treatment on a port wine stain?
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How do you take off of port wine stains?
just rub in loads of marmite. Marmite was used by the egyptians to remove stains from there garments. I'm suprised we don't use it so much today.
What causes vascular malformation?
There are no known causes.Abnormalities of the spinal cord, soft tissues, or bone may be associated with severe port-wine stains
Port-wine stain?
DefinitionA port-wine stain is a birthmark in which swollen blood vessels create a reddish-purplish discoloration of the skin.Alternative NamesNevus flammeusCauses, incidence, and risk factorsPort-wine stains occur in about 3 out of 1,000 people.Port-wine stains rarely may be a sign of Sturge-Weber syndrome or Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome.SymptomsEarly port-wine stains are usually flat and pink in appearance. As the child gets older, the color may deepen to a dark red or purplish color. They occur most often on the face but can appear anywhere on the body.Signs and testsYour doctor can usually diagnose a port wine stain by looking at the skin.In unusual cases, a skin biopsy may be needed. Depending on the location of the birthmark and other symptoms, your doctor may want to do an intraocular pressure test or x-ray of the skull.TreatmentMany treatments have been tried for port-wine stains, including freezing, surgery, radiation, and tattooing.Laser therapy has been the most successful at eliminating port-wine stains. It is the only method that can destroy the tiny blood vessels in the skin without significantly damaging the skin. The exact type of laser used depends on the person's age and particular port-wine stain.Expectations (prognosis)Stains on the face respond better to laser therapy than those on the arms, legs, or middle of the body. Older stains may be more difficult to treat.ComplicationsSome stains may occasionally cause deformity and increasing disfigurement.People with port-wine stains may have emotional and social problems related to their appearance.Port-wine stains that involve the upper and lower eyelids may be associated with the development of glaucoma.Calling your health care providerAll birthmarks should be evaluated by the health care provider during a routine examination.ReferencesMorelli JG. Vascular Disorders. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th Ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 649.
How do you get rid of a birth mark?
a birth mark will stay with you forever unless you dye your skin and i don't think you want to do that There are laser treatments for Port Wine stains .
What stains can club soda remove?
Club soda is supposedly useful for removing white wine stains, tea stains, red wine stains, and make up stains from clothes. In general, it is useful as a general cloth stain remover.
What gets wine stains out?
White wine will usually remove a red wine stain.
How is port different from wine?
Port is a wine made in a specific manner.
