What is a red birthmark

Some babies are born with red or brown birthmarks on their bodies. In fact, these spotted birthmarks are simply called "red birthmarks". So, what is a red birthmark? Will it be harmful to the baby's health? Let us explain it in detail below.

Red birthmarks often exist at birth, and are usually dark red, orange-red, or dark purple. The main growth sites are the face and neck. It usually does not invade the surrounding healthy tissues, mostly occurs on the surface of the skin and does not protrude from the skin, and may fade when pressed. It is one of the most common congenital diseases clinically. Most of them are benign tumors and will not endanger the patient's life even if not treated. Generally, early treatment can completely control the disease and even achieve a cure.

Red birthmarks may become darker in color and larger in size with age, and may have nodules or wart-like hyperplasia on the surface. The histopathology of red birthmarks can mainly be manifested as abnormal dilation of capillaries in the dermis, weak walls, and hyperplasia of intradermal tissue. Red birthmarks usually appear as light red or purple-red patches that do not protrude from the skin, have a flat surface, fade when pressed, and have an irregular shape. They often occur on the face, neck, scalp, etc., but may also occur on other parts of the body such as the upper and lower limbs, chest, or back of the hand.

The above is what the editor of Meng Jie Lao Fortune Telling Network introduced to you about what is a red birthmark. I hope it can help you. If you want to know more information about physiognomy, please continue to pay attention.