Types of infantile hemangiomas
As a parent, it is essential that you are able to identify what a hemangioma looks like as soon as it appears. For this purpose, a classification of the different types can be helpful.
Superficial infantile hemangiomas
Some call them strawberry stainsor inside raspberry. These are bumps on the skin with small grooves that resemble the texture of these fruits. They are usually red or pink. Sometimes they may also contain small white areas. They are characterized by a rapid increase in size, which also makes them become brighter.
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Deep or subcutaneous infantile hemangiomas
These instead cravings, when they are deep or subcutaneous, they are smooth on the surface of the skin. This is due to the fact that they are located under the superficial skin and, therefore, are more “masked”. On the surface they have a bluish color. So much so that they can sometimes be confused with bruises.
Mixed
Os mixed hemangiomas they are a combination of hemangiomas on the surface and under the skin.
Localized or multifocal infantile hemangiomas
Some experts opt for an alternative classification, depending on the location:
- os Localized infantile hemangiomas they are located in a specific region of the body. For example, they can appear on the neck, cheeks, scalp or lips;
- os multifocal hemangiomasinstead, they are those that appear as dozens of skin lesions spread in a specific area (face, stomach) or in multiple locations.
How is an infantile hemangioma diagnosed?
It is preferable that the diagnosis is made by a specialist. To do this, consult your child’s pediatrician if you suspect that your child’s skin lesion may correspond to the characteristics of a hemangioma.
During the diagnosis, the pediatrician will observe:
- position –some areas, such as the face, can further compromise the child’s health if they affect the eyes, mouth or nose;
- measure – this will give an indication of the stage of development;
- amount.
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Available treatments for infantile hemangiomas
Most hemangiomas normally decreases until the child is 4 or 5 years old. Therefore, treatment depends on how quickly it forms, its location, and the presence of complications such as bleeding, crusting, or pain.
OR propranolol It is usually the treatment most used by pediatricians. It is a medicine used to treat blood pressure and is administered orally. It has been proven to be very effective against infantile hemangiomas.
There are also topical skin treatments, such as steroid creams. These help stop the growth of infantile hemangiomas or even shrink them.
In some cases, your doctor may choose to do this surgeryif the hemangioma is in an area that could cause health problems. Since most of these skin lesions disappear with age, surgery is usually excluded until the age of 5.
In any case, always remember to consult a specialist who can evaluate your child’s case and prescribe the best treatment.
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