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How to Get Rid of Birthmarks

November 25th, 2008 by admin
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Having a birthmark isn’t exactly the end of the world. Birthmarks are skin blemishes that often appear a month after the child is born. Some of them are almost invisible, while others occupy as much as half of a person’s face. Many folk tales and myths have been passed around to explain the true origins of birthmarks. However, despite the many advances in science and technology, the cause of this skin aberration isn’t fully understood yet.

 

Common Variations Not all birthmarks are the same. Several classifications have been made so it is easier to identify the characteristics and corresponding treatment of the skin patch. Here are some of the most common types of birthmarks.
  • Pigmented Birthmarks – This type poses no health hazards and doesn’t need any treatment. This subgroup includes moles, coffee cream-colored spots and Mongolian blue spots. You have no choice but to accept these birthmarks because they will be around for the rest of your life.
  • Salmon Patches – These are nothing more than a small, red blemish on the skin. Don’t panic if you see a very thin, flat patch of discoloration on your baby because macular stains usually disappear after the child’s first year.
  • Vascular Abnormality – These malformations are formed from the irregular development of blood vessels. They are permanent and are already present since the child was born. They become a concern if the birthmarks are on the face because they may be associated with eye and/or brain problems.
  • Hemangiomas – These lesions develop about two weeks after birth. Hemangiomas are either bright red or bluish-purple. These tumors commonly strike females and premature babies. If the hemangioma grows on internal organs like the stomach, liver or intestines, you need to consult a physician immediately.
  • Port-wine Stains. Especially if located on the face or forehead, these massive reddish marks cause some of the heaviest damage on a person, emotionally, socially and even economically. Port-wine stains near the eyes could also lead to blindness if left untreated. There is a relatively high rate of people who suffer from this particular birthmark. Protect two of the most sensitive parts of your body by having a thorough eye and brain exam.
General Characteristics Birthmarks have no symptoms but they have common characteristics besides being an oddly-colored part of the skin. Still, birthmarks differ in appearance and characteristics from one another. Birthmarks can be flat, raised, smooth or lumpy. They may also be brown, black, blue, red or purple. Some are permanent while others disappear after a year or two. Overall, birthmarks are generally harmless. You only need to consult a doctor if they are accompanied by blood, open sore, infection or pain.

 

No Big Deal Only rarely does a birthmark interfere with a person’s normal functions. They often disappear or fade away over time. You only need medical help for a birthmark if it starts to form on your internal organs. Treating your birthmark to make it shrink, fade or completely go away isn’t always a guaranteed success. It is a very big decision to make because you might get nothing in return despite enduring the painful process. Most birthmarks are removed for purely aesthetic purposes. Having a medical professional treat the skin irregularity should be your last option. Try to hide it with makeup, clothing or a different hairstyle. (For latest hairstyle trends, read how to make the latest hair styles)

 

Last Option There is absolutely no way to prevent birthmarks from popping on your body, but they are removable. However, before you push through with your birthmark operation, consult a doctor about the risks and rewards of the procedure. Understand that not all birthmarks are treatable. Try looking at some photos of birthmarks before and after they were treated. Among the various types of birthmarks, hemangiomas are most likely to receive treatment. Although they aren’t remotely attractive, most hemangiomas shrink on their own. The type of treatment depends on the age of the patient, as well as the characteristics of the birthmark. Below are the most widely used treatments against birthmarks.

 

  • Direct Medication. Corticosteroids like prednisone can be taken orally or injected directly into a hemangioma to stunt its growth and make it shrink. On the flipside, corticosteroids cause weight gain, although it disappears when you stop the treatment. When treatment takes effect, the hemangioma would shrink within two to four weeks. If the treated area becomes infected, apply topical cream on it.
  • Stronger Pills. In the very rare instance that the corticosteroid fails to prevent the hemangioma from growing further, your doctor might prescribe interferon alfa-12. This medication packs a stronger punch but has serious side effects. The birthmark will recede after three to six months of therapy, but you may suffer fever, irritability and liver problems.
  • Laser Therapy. If you want fast results, go high-tech with laser procedure. This method is used on birthmarks that are near the surface of the skin like port-wine stains. Laser therapy is great against shallow birthmarks, but may not work on a deeper hemangioma.
  • Surgical Procedure. If all other techniques have failed you so far, going under the knife might be your best and only remaining option. Surgery is a practical solution if the birthmark is located on an internal organ and hindering your ability to function daily. Although the operation would leave a scar, it should be a big improvement over your previous skin blemish.
  • Alternative Methods. Cryosurgery and electrodesiccation are two of the latest technologies in skin treatment. With cryotherapy, vascular marks are frozen by spraying a freezing agent onto the skin. When the wounds heal, the skin problem gradually disappears. On the other hand, electrodesiccation uses an electric needle to treat the affected area.
Everybody has a birthmark or two. They are your body’s natural tattoos. Although it isn’t the loveliest thing on your body, a birthmark is part of who you are and there is nothing to be ashamed about it. If Richard Gere, Tina Turner, Elvis Presley and Mikhail Gorbachev managed to deal with their birthmarks the natural way, you can too. The good news is that a birthmark is like an appendix – it doesn’t have much use so you can still live a normal life without it. If you enjoy reading this article, you'll surely enjoy reading how to get rid of blemishes.



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  1. March 14th, 2010 at 11:34 am    ciara Says:

    Hi i am 11 and i know alot so pretend i am like 20 or sumthng i have this brown birthmark on my belly and its big it even has hair :’( i want to were bikinis but i cant i have to wear togs its not sumthing small imagine when i will be in secondary school ill be wearing togs not bikinis like every other girl will be wearing bikinis and i cant even wear white tops cause you can see it threw them its really dark tops or nothing!!!!!!!!!!!! pls help ps:i dont want any of this its meant too be there and its only something smalll no i want to get rid of it today and nuthing thats hurts needle injections hurt me so no you know wat hurts me or not and not a fortune neither help!!!!!!

  2. February 27th, 2010 at 4:10 pm    VK Says:

    I have birthmarks on the back of my thighs and on my knee so i cant were short skirts even in the summer. is there a way to get rid of them?

  3. January 11th, 2010 at 4:08 pm    See Says:

    Hi i’m See, I have a really big birthmark on my breast that go all the way up to my chest, sholder, and arm. My mom say that when i was little it my birthmark was on my breast but it was little, but as i got older the birthmark grow with me, and that how it got to my arm, also the birhmark havn’t stop growing its still growning little by little everyday. I dont know what to do anymore, I know that laser can get read of it but i dont have that kind of money. I really need help, can anymore help me about what i can do ok it stop growing to get read of it. But on thing i forgot to tell you is my birthmark have mose all over it.

  4. December 22nd, 2009 at 11:07 am    Laura Says:

    I Have A Brown Birthmark On My Stomach, I Want To Get Rid Of It But I Dont Want To Have A big Scar, Can You Get It Sprayed Or Something, Please Help Me?

  5. October 1st, 2009 at 2:48 am    Amelia Says:

    Hi my names amelia and im twelve years old. i know saying im twelve makes u think that im just some little kid who doesnt know anything. but i know alot. so i want u to pretend im older, that im more educated. I have this big, brown birthmark on the front of my neck where everyone can see. and yes, it even grows hair.:(
    I want to know about a way to get rid of this thing easily without having to spend a fortune.
    and p.s.
    i dont want to hear any of that crap about how its just a part of life and how ill just have to live with it.no. so unless u have some good answer as to how im sopposed to get rid of this, keep everything u have to say to urself.

  6. September 8th, 2009 at 2:42 pm    courtney Says:

    I have a birthmark on the left side of my lip.
    it effects me emotionally because people always say I have a mustache.
    people don’t know how it feels to be miss treated because of what I look like.
    it hurts a lot.
    my mom jus sayes that I am beautiful but I don’t believe her.because I’m only beautiful in her eyes.

  7. July 3rd, 2009 at 2:40 am    Kyla Says:

    Hi im 13 going to be 14 in aug and i have this brown brithmark in my belly and i hate it soo much that i never want to let any one to know not even my family i juat want to know how to get rid of it i dont even want to go swimming anymour i dont even want to go out side just in case it might get browner and if i could cut it off i would and it makes me feel ulgy and everyone says i could be a model and boys say i can be a porn star but every time i hear that i cant help but think of my birth mark and see a ulgy belly and i always tell my mom (shes like the first person i told)i fell ulgy and hate it that i dont want to go swim and tell her can i get it removed and she say no and it looks kinky but i dont like it att all and someone help me get rid of it??? plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz plz plz

  8. June 8th, 2009 at 3:33 pm    Cheska Says:

    I have one of my breast. one of my breats has a big black birthmark there, i dont think i can ever wear a bikini, or go out in a bra or even have sexual intercourse with a man in case it puts them off. I chose Laser

  9. April 26th, 2009 at 11:18 am    Nj Says:

    I have one right above my left cheel and i know how all of you feel.it’s the worst feeling when a girl smiles at you until she sees your mark…..it’s not like it gets any easier…but i know it’s there for a reason..a reason i don’t understand :-(

  10. March 23rd, 2009 at 3:27 am    juliet mae Says:

    i dont feel confident having a birthmark on my left cheek. i applied thick make up just to cover it but its still visible to some people if you really look closely to it. i always get told that i look like i was beaten up by someone. it really bothers me and felt conscious every time i go out thinking if i cover it properly or not. is it possible to remove this? im asian with white skin and its really visible if i dont put make up. do you know anyone who can remove this here in philippines? anyone you can recommend? effective and no side effects?

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