Port-wine stain
Capillary malformation present at birth
- Present as pink to dark red patches that are often unilateral with midline cutoff
- Can be found on any part of the body
- Tend to darken and thicken slowly over years
- May develop vascular papules and significant skin hypertrophy over many years
Port-wine stain
Management of Port-wine stain options include
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Conservative management – no treatment or use of cosmetics to conceal the lesions
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Pulse dye laser (PDL) - causes intravascular coagulation in abnormal vasculature without damaging surrounding structures