Vascular birthmarks are very common in newborns, and some varieties affect up to 50% of babies.
Vascular birthmarks are very common in newborns, and some varieties affect up to 50% of babies. The challenge for dermatologists can be the early diagnosis and the ability to distinguish the subtle differences between a banal birthmark and one that calls for quick action.
Recognize & Refer: Hemangiomas in pediatrics
July 17th 2019Contemporary Pediatrics sits down exclusively with Sheila Fallon Friedlander, MD, a professor dermatology and pediatrics, to discuss the one key condition for which she believes community pediatricians should be especially aware-hemangiomas.
Full case: Infant presents with an asymptomatic pearl-like nodule on the heel
Infant is closely monitored at subsequent well visits and rechecked after 3 months, showed full resolution of the skin lesion over the heel area.