Birthmark Treatments Neptune Beach FL

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

Local Businesses

First Coast Dermatology Associates

(904) 249-6110

Neptune Beach, FL 32266


Body Contour Surgery Institute

(904) 247-8522
700 3Rd St
Neptune Beach, FL 32266


Dr.Juan Garcia

(904) 247-8522
700 3Rd St # 102
Neptune Beach, FL 32266


Juan Phillip Garcia

(904) 247-8522
700 3Rd Street – Suite 102
Neptune Beach, FL 32266


Dean Deroberts

(904) 247-0148
700 3Rd St – Suite 303
Neptune Beach, FL 32266


Aesthetic Center Of Jacksonville

(904) 247-0148
700 3Rd St # 303
Neptune Beach, FL 32266


Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery

(904) 247-8522
700 3Rd St Ste 102
Neptune Beach, FL 32266


Roberto Eloy Garcia

(904) 247-8522
700 3Rd St 102 – Suite 102
Neptune Beach, FL 32266


William Palin Jr

(904) 247-0148
700 3Rd St. Suite 303
Neptune Beach, FL 32266


Aesthetic Center-Jacksonville

(904) 483-2736
700 3Rd St Ste 303
Neptune Beach, FL 32266


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Neptune Beach, FL

How can I flatten my birthmark?

Shaving or surgery physically removes the birthmark, whereas lasers shrink blood vessels to make vascular birthmarks less visible. Medication is also used to shrink certain birthmarks, like some hemangiomas.

How do you cover up brown birthmarks?

Camouflage make-up can be used to conceal many birthmarks, whether on a daily basis or for that special occasion. There are a variety of products available with many high street make-up brands produce complete cover foundations; however there are also companies specialising in skin camouflage.

What happens if you cut off a birthmark?

Shaving or cutting your mole can disfigure your skin and leave a scar if done improperly. Removing a mole without sterile equipment in a nonsurgical condition may lead to infection. If your mole is cancerous, the cells can remain in the skin and spread.

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 birthmarks be treated?

Most other vascular birthmarks can be treated. Port-wine stains and some hemangiomas can be disfiguring and upsetting for children. Small hemangiomas in less visible locations usually don’t need treatment, as most shrink back into themselves by the time a child is 10.

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)

Are birthmarks genetic?

Some birthmarks are hereditary and run in families, but most aren’t. Very occasionally, some are caused by gene mutations. For example, some babies born with a type of birthmark called port-wine stains (because they look similar to a splash of wine) may have a rare condition called Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.

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.

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.

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.

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)