Birthmark Treatments Fargo ND

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

Local Businesses

Pamela Antoniuk

(701) 234-2251
640 South Washington Street
Fargo, ND 58122


Richard W Blaine

701-234-8860
2400 32Nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103


Lamb, Donald R – Lamb Plastic Surgery Ctr

(701) 237-9592
640 S Washington St Ste 312
Fargo, ND 58102


Susan M Mathison

701-235-1924
2700 12Th Ave S Ste D
Fargo, ND 58103


Marty, Chelsy – Dermatology Associates

(701) 478-7747
4141 31St Ave S, #103
Fargo, ND 58104


Donald R Lamb

701-237-9592
1507 University Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103


Dr.William Yvorchuk

(701) 293-7408
1507 University Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103


Martha Elizabeth Glower

641-752-0654
1702 University Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103


Plains Medical Clinic Llc

1-701-293-7408
3280 20Th Street South
Fargo, ND 58104


Martha Glower

(641) 752-0654
Po Box 6001
Fargo, ND 58108


Frisk James L

(701)235-1924
636 Raymond Drive Suite 301
Fargo, ND 58103


Chelsy Lyn Marty

4141 31St Ste 103
Fargo, ND 58103


Meritcare Health System – Meritcare Southpointe- Plastic & Reconstructive Sur

(701)234-8900
1259 Rickert Drive Suite 101
Fargo, ND 58102


Dr.David Flach

(701) 234-8860
4656 40Th Avenue S # 130
Fargo, ND 58104


Gilbertson, Peg – Plastic Surgery Institute

(701) 293-7408
1520 Bond St
Fargo, ND 58102


William Alexander Yvorchuk

701-293-7408
3280 20Th St S
Fargo, ND 58104


Abdullah, Kay – Abdullah Kay

(701) 293-7408
3100 Ogden Ave
Fargo, ND 58102


Lamb Plastic Surgery Center

(701) 237-9592
Rago & Associates525 S Washington St
Fargo, ND 58103


Dr.Richard Blaine

(701) 234-4811
2400 32D Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103


Donald Richard Lamb

(701) 237-9592
1507 South University Drive
Fargo, ND 58103


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Fargo, ND

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.

Is it rare to have a brown birthmark?

Café-au-lait spots are named for their light brown color: “Café-au-lait” means “coffee with milk” in French. Although some are present at birth, most café-au-lait spots appear well after a child is born. They are relatively common—as many as 30 percent of children have a café-au-lait birthmark by age 6.

Do birthmarks come from parents?

Hereditary – Some people have birthmarks due to their genes. For example, a child may have the same type of birthmark as a father, mother, grandparent, aunt, or uncle. In some cases, the birthmark appears in the exact same spot as the relative!

Does IPL get rid of birthmarks?

IPL treatments close off the blood vessels forming the birthmark that eventually causes it to fade. They also work on flat pigmented birthmarks, but not on raised birthmarks.

How long does it take to remove a birthmark with laser?

Birthmark removal treatment can take as little as 10 minutes, and the procedure can be carried out safely by a qualified doctor using a special type of laser.

Can you lighten brown birthmarks?

Laser treatment uses highly focused beams of light to reduce the size and lessen the color of birthmarks. This includes red birthmarks, such as strawberry hemangiomas and port wine stains; brown birthmarks, such as café au lait spots; and blue birthmarks, such as facial dermal melanocytosis.

What age can birthmarks be removed?

laser therapy – where heat and light are used to make the birthmark smaller and lighter (it works best if started between 6 months and 1 year of age)

Is aloe vera good for scars?

Aloe vera can be used to lighten acne scars A 2018 review of studies found that a compound in aloe vera called “aloesin” may help to reduce hyperpigmentation in acne scars. Aloesin helps reduce the overproduction of melanin, a darker pigment that can make acne scars more noticeable.

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.

What is the difference between a mole and a birthmark?

Moles are growths on the skin that are usually brown or black; they may be located, alone or in groups, anywhere on the body. A birthmark is a colored mark that appears soon after a baby’s birth.