Options for Treating Scars After Laser Treatment for Hemangiomas
Scarring after laser treatment for hemangiomas? Hello, I have a hemangioma on my face. I underwent laser treatment for it when I was very young, but the scars have remained. At that time, the doctor suggested waiting until I grew up to address it. Currently, the area is uneven an...
Dr. Lü Mingchuan Reply:
Hello; based solely on your description of the scar, it is difficult to assess without a photo. I recommend coming in for a clinical evaluation. Generally, it can be treated, so there is no need to worry. The Changhua Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare is concerned ab...[Read More] Options for Treating Scars After Laser Treatment for Hemangiomas
Understanding Post-Surgery Pain After Hemangioma Removal: What to Expect
Surgical removal of a hemangioma? A few months ago, I developed a hemangioma on the inner thigh near the knee. Initially, it was about the size of a bottle cap, but I suddenly experienced unexplained pain in my leg, so I immediately went to see a doctor. After nearly a month of w...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. After surgery, unexplained pain at the wound site is often due to discomfort caused by the surgical trauma (whether from cutting, pulling, or cauterization). In most cases, this will resolve after some time. 2. Of course, the above phenomenon should be considered a diagnosis...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Pain After Hemangioma Removal: What to Expect
Can You Get a Tattoo Over a Scar from a Hemangioma?
Can tattoos be applied over vascular scars? I have a hemangioma on the right side of my waist, which has healed, but there is a scar. I am planning to get a tattoo soon, but it will be right over that scar. Should I tattoo over it or is it better to avoid the scar?
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Tattooing is not advisable when the scar is red; it is acceptable once the scar has turned white.[Read More] Can You Get a Tattoo Over a Scar from a Hemangioma?
Understanding Pulsating Facial Vessels: Causes, Treatments, and Concerns
Pulsatile vascular point on the face? 1. Hello, doctor: About 2.5 cm from my mouth, a slight protrusion suddenly appeared 3 to 5 months ago. I thought it was a pimple or comedo, so I ignored it. However, two weeks ago, it suddenly started pulsating, measuring approximately 1 cm x...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
In adults, a pulsatile mass should be classified as a vascular malformation (a type of hemangioma). Sclerotherapy is generally not recommended, as the one-year recurrence rate can be as high as 50%. Additionally, sclerotherapy can result in the formation of a hard lump. Surgery (...[Read More] Understanding Pulsating Facial Vessels: Causes, Treatments, and Concerns
Managing Hemangiomas in Young Children: Surgical Options and Care
Hemangiomas in children Hello Dr. Zhou, I would like to ask about a 6-year-old boy who has developed a hemangioma on his foot, which has broken the skin and resulted in a wound with signs of proliferation. He has been seen at other clinics, and the doctors informed us that due ...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. A 6-year-old can still undergo surgery. 2. According to the letter, this young boy appears to have a superficial hemangioma, which should be amenable to excision for complete healing. 3. It is best to consult in an outpatient setting and have the physician examine the affected...[Read More] Managing Hemangiomas in Young Children: Surgical Options and Care
Understanding Pediatric Arm Masses: A Guide for Concerned Parents
A child has a growth on their arm? A child has had a lump on their arm for almost a year. We have visited several hospitals, but none have provided a definitive answer. The child is only one and a half years old, and undergoing surgery requires general anesthesia, which makes us ...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
To definitively diagnose a subcutaneous tumor, a tissue sample must be obtained for laboratory analysis, which requires surgical excision of the tumor for pathological examination. Otherwise, the physician can only make an "educated guess" and cannot be 100% certain of ...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Arm Masses: A Guide for Concerned Parents
Understanding and Managing Infantile Hemangiomas: A Parent's Guide
How to manage a hemangioma? Q: Hello dear doctor... My baby had a small red bump on the left cheek that has been slowly growing since he was over two months old. Now, at over four months, the red bump has grown to the size of a grain of rice. I previously asked a pediatrician, an...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Hemangiomas in children are congenital abnormalities, but most will resolve on their own by the age of 8 to 10. It may be advisable to consult a plastic surgeon for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding and Managing Infantile Hemangiomas: A Parent's Guide
Treatment Options for Lip Hemangiomas: Advances and Considerations
Hemangioma on the lips? My husband has developed a hemangioma on his upper lip. The last medical treatment was 10 years ago when he underwent surgery at Mackay Memorial Hospital, where they made an incision from the inside of his mouth and stitched it up in a way that resembled a...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Hemangiomas are classified into several grades, ranging from minor abnormalities such as capillary malformations to more significant issues like arteriovenous malformations, with the largest and most difficult to treat being arteriovenous fistulas. Treatment for hemangiomas may r...[Read More] Treatment Options for Lip Hemangiomas: Advances and Considerations
Effective Treatments for Hemangiomas: Surgery, Cryotherapy, or Observation?
What is the best treatment for vascular tumors? My son, who is one year and three months old, has developed a hemangioma on his lower left lip, measuring approximately two centimeters in diameter. It was not present at birth but began to appear when he was about two weeks old. Ov...
Dr. Jiang Baicong Reply:
There are many treatment options for hemangiomas, especially in infants who have just been born. Indeed, as you mentioned, there are surgical interventions, cryotherapy, and a watchful waiting approach, as well as the use of steroid injections or laser therapy. In a study by Acha...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Hemangiomas: Surgery, Cryotherapy, or Observation?