Birthmark Treatments Longview WA

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

Local Businesses

Hajari Homayon

1-360-501-3500
1615 Delaware Street 200
Longview, WA 98632


Alexander P Ierokomos

360-423-0960
820 11Th Ave
Longview, WA 98632


Davis, Jeffrey R – Ear Nose & Throat Clinic

(360) 636-4469
2815 Yelm Hwy Se
Longview, WA 98632


Jolly Cynthia S

1-360-501-3500
1615 Delaware Street 200
Longview, WA 98632


Virginia Shau Shen Huang Facs

360-501-3500
Po Box 579
Longview, WA 98632


Alexander P Ierkomos

(360) 423-0960
820 11Th Ave
Longview, WA 98632


Dolan, John – Lower Columbia Head & Neck

(360) 423-0960
1018 7Th Ave Se
Longview, WA 98632


Robert Edward Sandstrom

206-425-5620
Po Box 3012
Longview, WA 98632


Robert Sandstrom

(360) 425-5620
1217 14Th Ave
Longview, WA 98632


Fortner George S

1-360-501-3500
1615 Delaware Street 200
Longview, WA 98632


Ear Nose & Throat Clinic

(360) 636-4469
204 Pinehurst Dr Sw Ste 103
Longview, WA 98632


Columbia Allergy Asthma

(360) 636-1020
788 14Th Ave
Longview, WA 98632


Moseson Dane L

1-360-501-3500
1615 Delaware Street 200
Longview, WA 98632


Boaglio, Mary – Flourish Skin & Laser

(360) 430-8431
3948 Cleveland Ave Se Ste A
Longview, WA 98632


Cynthia Sue Jolly

360-501-3500
900 Fir St
Longview, WA 98632


James Boylon

(360) 636-4500
1106 Douglas St Ste F
Longview, WA 98632


Allergy Asthma & Dermatology Associates

(360) 636-1020
788 14Th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632


Virginia S Huang

(360) 501-3500
1615 Delaware St – Suite 200
Longview, WA 98632


Christopher Youngkwon Chung

(360) 430-8431
625 9Th Ave – Suite #250
Longview, WA 98632


Katterhagen Christine M

1-360-501-3500
1615 Delaware Street 200
Longview, WA 98632


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Longview, WA

What are the different types of birthmarks?

Strawberry hemangioma. Medical name: Superficial infantile hemangioma. Deep hemangioma (he-man-gee-oh-ma) Medical name: Cavernous infantile hemangioma. Salmon patch. Medical name: Nevus simplex. Nevus sebaceous (knee-vus seh-bay-ceous)

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.

Can you shave birthmarks?

A shave excision treatment is used to permanently remove moles and birthmarks from the skin. Shave biopsies and punch biopsies are also used by dermatologists to evaluate skin lesions for skin cancer.

What age do birthmarks appear?

They may not appear at birth, but often develop in the first 2 months. Strawberry hemangiomas are more common in premature babies and in girls. These birthmarks often grow in size for several months, and then gradually begin to fade. They may bleed or get infected in rare cases.

Is laser birthmark removal painful?

The pain of the laser is similar to small flicks on the skin with a rubber band. Most adults can tolerate this, but children may find it more difficult and require some anaesthetic cream or mild sedation. See our fact sheet Sedation for procedures.

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.

Are people with birthmarks rare?

Birthmarks are common. Research shows that about 10% of babies are born with a type of birthmark known as a hemangioma (he-man-gio-ma). Fortunately, most hemangiomas go away on their own by the time a child is 10 years old. Many disappear sooner.

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.

Can permanent makeup cover birthmarks?

Scar & Birthmark Camouflage: Cosmetic tattooing can successfully cover or reduce the visibility of many types of birthmarks and scars.

Can you lighten a birthmark?

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.

Are brown 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.