Question 1

removing a cafe au lait birthmark stain, is ipl the best method and how is success rate like?

Accepted Answer

Cafe au lait spot: Intense  pulsating laser works very well for removal of cafe au lait spots.

Question 2

easy way to get rid of my cafe au lait birthmark?

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Need evaluation: You need to discuss with your doctor any family history of inherited disorders as cafe au lait birthmarks may be a marker of neurofibromatosis.

Question 3

i have a cafe-au-lait birthmark on my nose .how can i get rid of   it?

Accepted Answer

The face is: A delicate area.Most anything that is concerning on the face are usually handled by plastic surgeons. Dermatologist can too. Please consult either one and they will explain the procedure.

Question 4

how can i get rid of my cafe-au-lait birthmark from my nose which small and oval in shape?

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Yag laser: They can be removed by a dermatologist with expertise in using a yag laser.

Question 5

i have a cafe-au-lait birthmark on my stomach that is rather huge and edgy in apperance, i've read about nh1, is that a risk? i've yet showed a derm

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Doubt it: Not all brown pigment patches are cafe au lait spots, and it it were, a single patch would not meet criteria for NF1. If your internet searches have triggered some stress, you need to have your doc look at it.Some will know what you are dealing with or will know which consultant derm is available locally.

Question 6

i have a fairly gigantic cafe au lait birthmark on my stomach and my mom doesn't recall it always being there. nf1? normal? i have an appointment set

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Cafe au lait spot: Enjoy reading up on these. This simply isn't the presentation of neurofibromatosis (smooth bordered ones, especially around the armpits) or McCune-Albright (rough-bordered ones) if you're been in good health these 19 years. They may darken around puberty, and if this is actually a Becker nevus the presentation in adolescence would be classic. You / partner may decide you like the mark. Best wishes

Question 7

when is the age for baby's birthmark removal?

Accepted Answer

Varies.: Whether or not a “birthmark"  should be removed at all depends on the specifics  of the birthmark.  The appropriate age for removal, if necessary, will also vary depending on the specifics. Therefore, hard to answer your question precisely;  best  answered by your pediatrician and/or dermatologist.

Question 8

yag laser (q-switched) birthmark removal..how well does this work?

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Depends on type: Depends on type of birthmark and laser.  YAG lasers can vary slightly on their targets.  Birthmarks can be reddish or purple vascular type lesions or pigmented mole type lesions.  Vascular lesions seem to do well with my YAG (non-Q) laser and laser pigmented lesions need excision.  If you doctor has experience and can show you their photos of similar lesions they have treated should be fine.

Question 9

hi, i have a 20 year old scar from the removal of my strawberry birthmark. this morning, i woke up to the scar looking puffy. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Puffy: Hard to tell until you have seen your doctor and examined you.
Hope all goes well!

Question 10

does the removal of birthmarks using apple cider vinegar leave scars?

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Acne scRs: Apple cider vinegar has been recommended for improving acne scars, but I have never heard it used to remove birthmarks.

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Removing a cafe au lait birthmark stain, is ipl the best method and how is success rate like?

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Easy way to get rid of my cafe au lait birthmark?

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I have a cafe-au-lait birthmark on my nose .how can i get rid of it?

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How can i get rid of my cafe-au-lait birthmark from my nose which small and oval in shape?

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I have a cafe-au-lait birthmark on my stomach that is rather huge and edgy in apperance, i've read about nh1, is that a risk? i've yet showed a derm

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I have a fairly gigantic cafe au lait birthmark on my stomach and my mom doesn't recall it always being there. nf1? normal? i have an appointment set

A member asked:

When is the age for baby's birthmark removal?

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Yag laser (q-switched) birthmark removal..how well does this work?

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Hi, i have a 20 year old scar from the removal of my strawberry birthmark. this morning, i woke up to the scar looking puffy. what could it be?

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Does the removal of birthmarks using apple cider vinegar leave scars?

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