Birthmark Treatments Concord CA

Find top doctors who perform Birthmark Treatments in Concord, CA. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Concord, CA.

Local Businesses

Hom Dick M Dds

(925) 676-1440
3100 Main St
Concord, CA 94519


Concord Dermatology

(925) 687-8882
2700 Grant St
Concord, CA 94520


Eric Robert Mariotti

925-685-4533
2700 Grant St Ste 302
Concord, CA 94520


Shawns Skin Care

(925) 673-8820
5444 Clayton Rd
Concord, CA 94521


Mary Kay Cosmetics

(925) 676-7511
898 Luxury Dr
Concord, CA 94518


Skin By Hope

(925) 680-1879
3427 Chestnut Ave
Concord, CA 94519


Contra Costa Enterprise

(925) 685-7400
14411 Ne 20Th Ave # 101
Concord, CA 94520


Curtis Allen Raskin

(925) 687-8882
2700 Grant St – Ste 310
Concord, CA 94520


Dawn Renee Salon & Dayspa

(925) 825-9585
2151 Salvio St
Concord, CA 94520


Curtis Alan Raskin

925-687-8882
2700 Grant St Ste 310
Concord, CA 94520


Adeyanju Johnson

(925) 677-0500
2700 Grant St
Concord, CA 94520


Skin Care For Proactiv

(925) 674-9670
1 Sun Valley Mall
Concord, CA 94520


Eric Mariotti

(925) 685-4533
Suite 310 2222 East Street
Concord, CA 94520


Advance Allergy & Asthma Care Center

(925) 685-3033
2485 High School Ave – Ste 127
Concord, CA 94520


Kenneth K Kim

2485 High School Ave
Concord, CA 94520


William Sweezer

925-676-2600
2485 High School Avenue, Suite 312
Concord, CA 94520


Aaron Vision Center Medical Group

(925) 689-1800
1955 Monument Blvd
Concord, CA 94520


Pure Med Spa

(925) 521-9099
1 Sun Valley Mall
Concord, CA 94520


Trio Skincare

(925) 609-8746
1333 Willow Pass Rd
Concord, CA 94520


Purita Z Villanueva

925-685-2329
3113 Clayton Rd
Concord, CA 94519


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Concord, CA

Can birthmark be removed permanently?

Your birthmark can be removed by performing minor surgery. It can be done for very deep hemangiomas that might damage your healthy tissues. It is usually an outpatient treatment and may even be done in your dermatologist’s office rather than a hospital.

Can birthmarks be harmful?

Usually birthmarks are only a concern for your appearance. But certain types can increase your risk of skin cancer. If your birthmark bleeds, hurts, itches, or becomes infected, call your health care provider.

Can I remove birthmark without surgery?

Yes. Most types of birthmarks can be removed with laser treatments. The laser used depends upon the type and colour of the birthmark being removed. In some rare cases and depending on the size, surgical excision might be necessary to remove a birthmark.

Is Vitamin E good for scars?

Anecdotal reports claim that vitamin E speeds wound healing and improves the cosmetic outcome of burns and other wounds. Many lay people use vitamin E on a regular basis to improve the outcome of scars and several physicians recommend topical vitamin E after skin surgery or resurfacing.

Can Vaseline remove marks?

Use Vaseline® Jelly for Scars By sealing in moisture it also helps to reduce dryness of scarred skin, once your skin has healed. This may help to improve the appearance of scars, making the skin look smoother and softer, as well as help to reduce itchiness caused by dryness.

Can Chemical peels remove birthmarks?

Chemical Peel: A chemical peel uses a medical-grade chemical solution to remove the top layer of skin over the birthmark. As your body replaces the birthmark skin with new cells, the texture evens out.

Can you shave a birthmark?

It is not recommended to shave or wax hairy birthmarks since it traumatises the birthmark, but the hair can be carefully trimmed with scissors.

Can birthmarks turn cancerous?

Most birthmarks, such as the common port wine stains and strawberry marks, carry no risk of developing into a cancer. But a very rare type, called a giant congenital melanocytic naevus, can develop into a melanoma if it is larger than 20cm.

How do you prevent birthmarks?

There is no known way to prevent birthmarks. People with birthmarks should use a good quality sunscreen when outdoors in order to prevent complications.

What causes brown birthmarks?

Pigmented birthmarks are caused by an overgrowth of the cells that produce color in our skin. There are three types of pigmented birthmarks: café-au-lait spots, moles and Mongolian spots. Pigmented birthmarks can be flat or raised with regular or irregular borders and color that ranges from brown to black to blue.

How painful is birthmark removal?

Recovery from birthmark removal treatments is an easy process, with minimal downtime and very little to no pain. Patients can expect to return to work and other normal activities the next day after having the procedure.

What is slugging skin?

“Skin slugging is simply the application of an occlusive to act as a barrier to seal moisture into the skin. Dermatologists have been recommending for years as the last step in your skin care routine to treat dry skin, as we know that skin slugging helps prevent water loss,” says Cheung.

What do birthmarks mean medically?

Birthmarks are areas of discolored and/or raised skin that are apparent at birth or within a few weeks of birth. Birthmarks are made up of malformed pigment cells or blood vessels. Although the cause of birthmarks is not known, most of them are benign (noncancerous) and do not require treatment.