Problem
Birthmarks
Other Names:
HemangiomasVascular birthmarks
Port wine stains
Cavernous hemangioma
Strawberry nevus
Pigmented naevus
Blue naevus
Birth marks
Nature:
Birth marks are pigment spots or areas, often raised above the skin surface. The most common birthmark is the naevus, or large port-wine stain, which is a mass of dilated blood-vessels often located on the face. Small naevus of a reddish or bluish colour are more common elsewhere on the body. Naevus which are darker and hairy are often called moles.
There are two categories of vascular birthmarks. These are hemangiomas, which are the most common tumour of infancy, and vascular malformations. These two categories, while related, require different treatment. Hemangiomas are benign and will regress but vascular malformations will continue to grow.
Broader Problems:
Unsightly skin blemishesDisorders of pigmentationCongenital anomalies of the skin, hair and nails Narrower Problems:
MolesHarlequin foetus Aggravates:
Dissatisfaction with skin colour Subject(s):
Biosciences → GrowthIndustry → Beverages
Medicine → Blood vessels
Medicine → Cancer
Medicine → Skin
Plant Life → Plants yielding fruits
Research, Standards → Trademarks
Transportation, Telecommunications → Ports: sea, air
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST