Question 1

is a white hair growing on one spot of your scalp a sign of a birthmark?

Accepted Answer

It could be: A white hair growing on one spot of your scalp could be from an underlying birth mark.  Of course, many people will start to get white hairs as they age.  Some earlier than others.

Question 2

why do birthmarks grow gray hair?

Accepted Answer

Gray hairs...: ...Last longer than pigmented hairs; possibly on this nevus only the gray ones are left. This is not a universal rule for all birthmarks.

Question 3

is it dangerous to shave the hair off of a birthmark?

Accepted Answer

Yes - carefully: Press marks can become infected if they are traumatized. If you choose to shapeero of a birthmark, be careful not to scratch or injure the skin as this may cause the mark to become infected. See your doctor if the birthmark is changing in character.

Question 4

i have a large dark brown birthmark with hair on it should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No: Birthmarks are very common and rarely represent something sinister. They can be a cosmetic nuisance  depending on their location. The only time you should be concerned is if you notice any new changes like increasing size or color, irregular borders, any bleeding or discharge etc in the area. Otherwise just let it be.

Question 5

hello great doctors out there! i was wondering if it is safe to use hair dye/bleach if one were born with a "birthmark" on head? i just self-researched on what type of birthmark i have and i guess i have the one called "nevus sebaceous". thank you?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: There was a time in the not so distant past when all nevus sebaceous were removed because they were believed to be pre-cancerous.  That thinking is questionable now but still merits a visit to the expert in skin diseases.  Make sure you have what you think you have and get up to date treatment recommendations.  Get the care you deserve.

Question 6

i would like to some assistance, my 23months old son was born with a birthmark covering half of his leg and feet, i had taken him to a doc and referred to a dermatologist because it gets dry, itchy and grows hair but i was not assisted.

Accepted Answer

Missing info: Birthmarks vary from innocent ones that can be ignored forever to those that occasionally give rise to cancer. Your description does not provide enough detail to suggest a label or treatment. If you need a 2nd opinion seek out another dermatologist. You might arrange a virtual consult with a dermatologist through HT. www.connect@healthtap.com.

Question 7

what does it mean if i have a birthmark on top of my head?

Accepted Answer

Nothing specific: I find these occasionally.The importance depends on the type of birthmark. Some are benign and no treatment indicated.Some will be associated with other conditions that will be monitored.Some may be associated with conversion to a cancer in later life and can be removed easily at some point.

Question 8

i have a strawberry type birthmark on my head that is changing. it's browning in the middle and hardening on the edges. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Birthmarks do change: over time, but it needs to be seen by your dermatologist for correct diagnosis and treatment

Question 9

one of my strawberry birthmarks hurts (one top of head) scalp sunken in with mound around it that is painful. alopecia is spreading. clueless?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: Your strawberry mark may be infected and swollen. Consult your primary doctor .alopecia is different condition  and its cause usually not known .Best is talk to dermatologist about your problem for alopecia if he has some suggestion to prevent spreading of alopecia .

Question 10

have birthmark on head mri last week shown diffuse haemangioma in skull bone ?! should i be worried cant stop panicking risk of death?

Accepted Answer

These: lesions are almost always BENIGN!!  They are NOT associated with a risk of death. Follow your Primary Health Care Provider's lead and consult with the proper surgeon if removal is being considered.
Hope this helps!

Dr Z

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Is a white hair growing on one spot of your scalp a sign of a birthmark?

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Why do birthmarks grow gray hair?

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Is it dangerous to shave the hair off of a birthmark?

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I have a large dark brown birthmark with hair on it should i be concerned?

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Hello great doctors out there! i was wondering if it is safe to use hair dye/bleach if one were born with a "birthmark" on head? i just self-researched on what type of birthmark i have and i guess i have the one called "nevus sebaceous". thank you?

A member asked:

I would like to some assistance, my 23months old son was born with a birthmark covering half of his leg and feet, i had taken him to a doc and referred to a dermatologist because it gets dry, itchy and grows hair but i was not assisted.

A member asked:

What does it mean if i have a birthmark on top of my head?

A member asked:

I have a strawberry type birthmark on my head that is changing. it's browning in the middle and hardening on the edges. should i worry?

A member asked:

One of my strawberry birthmarks hurts (one top of head) scalp sunken in with mound around it that is painful. alopecia is spreading. clueless?

A member asked:

Have birthmark on head mri last week shown diffuse haemangioma in skull bone ?! should i be worried cant stop panicking risk of death?

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