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Hemangioma
A type of birthmark that typically looks like a rubbery, bright red nodule of extra blood vessels in the skin. A hemangioma grows during the first year of life, and then recedes over time.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be managed without a doctor visit
How is it usually diagnosed?
Self-diagnosable
Body locations
Skin
Capillary hemangioma
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