Birthmark Treatments Lake Forest IL

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

Local Businesses

Sanchez, Carla A – North Shore Rheumatology

(847) 234-6121
900 N Westmoreland Rd, #222
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Anthony Terrasse

847-234-2400
700 N Westmoreland Rd Ste D
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Mark Berk

847-735-8733
900 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 222
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Marshall, Julia M – Marshall & Downes

(847) 295-7700
800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100B
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Dr.Anthony Terrasse

(847) 234-2400
700 N Westmoreland Rd # D
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Paul Steinwald

847-234-8330
700 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Terrasse Anthony P

(847) 234-2400
2532 N Lincoln Ave
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Mark Allan Berk

(847) 234-6121
900 N Westmoreland Rd – Suite 222
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Northshore Dermatology Center

(847) 234-1177
800 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Mark Allan Berk

847-234-6121
900 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 222
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Tina Venetos

847-234-1177
800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100C
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Osmar Paul Steinwald Jr

847-234-9464
700 N Westmoreland Rd Ste A
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Paul Steinwald

(847) 234-9464
803 West Hutchinson Street
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Anthony Terrasse

(847) 234-2400
700 N. Westmoreland Road Suite D
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Lake Forest Plastic Surgery

(847) 234-9464
3930 N Pine Grove Ave#1009
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Marshall, Julia M – Marshall Julia M

(847) 295-7700
800 N Westmoreland Rd, #100B
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Northshore Dermatology Ctr

(847) 234-1177
800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100C
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Venetos Tina C

(847) 234-1177
800 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Luben Atzeff

847-623-3299
260 Overlook Dr
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Kirit Jayantilal Desai

630-969-0038
900 Symphony Dr
Lake Forest, IL 60045


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Lake Forest, IL

Are birthmarks permanent?

Most birthmarks are permanent, but a few types fade as a child grows. Birthmarks are common and usually harmless. But some may require treatment for cosmetic reasons or because of rapid growth. Still others may be a sign of an underlying disease.

How can I fade my birthmark naturally?

Dab a few drops of lemon juice on the birthmark, leave it for at least 20 minutes, wash it off with warm water and then dry your skin off with a clean towel. Repeat this process at least three times a day until the birthmark has faded.

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.

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.

Is there a cream to remove birthmarks?

Timolol. Another medication that can shrink a birthmark, such as a hemangioma, is Timolol. Unlike propranolol, it is applied topically to the birthmark.

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.

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.

What kind of birthmarks are rare?

Venous Malformations These birthmarks are very rare. A vascular malformation is a tangle of blood vessels that are usually bigger and more protruding than other blood vessel birthmarks. Venous malformations do not fade away over time and often need to be treated.

What is a beauty mark vs birthmark?

Moles and birthmarks are not necessarily one in the same, but they can be easily confused as a mole can be present at birth. Some doctors do consider a mole as a “beauty mark” as it is a pigmentated area. However, birthmarks are flat and located on the surface of the skin, while a mole will protrude above the skin.

Can Vaseline remove spots?

The conclusion: No, Vaseline does not treat acne. In fact, using Vaseline on your face may actually cause breakouts. Here’s what you should know.

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.

What does a normal birthmark look like?

Congenital Melanocytic Nevi (Moles) These birthmarks are common, found in 1-3% of newborns. Congenital nevi can look very different from each other. Most are brown, but they may also have shades of pink, red, or black. Sometimes they have bumps or hair, and they may become rough or raised.

Is it OK to wax a birthmark?

While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that people avoid waxing skin with moles, varicose veins, or warts, there are plenty of other options such as tweezing, trimming, and snipping to try instead.

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.