Birthmark Treatments Ocoee FL

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

Local Businesses

Shirer, Joseph A – Mid-Florida Dermatologists

(407) 521-3550
10000 W Colonial Dr, #481
Ocoee, FL 34761


Walter Siemian

(407) 521-7431
Suite 384 10000 W. Colonial Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761


Walter Romuald Siemian

407-521-7431
10000 W Colonial Dr Ste 384
Ocoee, FL 34761


Lober, Clifford W – Lober Clifford W

(407) 656-9700
1151 Blackwood Ave, #100
Ocoee, FL 34761


Joseph A Shirer

(407) 521-3550
10000 W Colonial Dr – Suite 481
Ocoee, FL 34761


Barbara Anne Wenczak

(407) 877-1026
1554 Boren Dr – Suite 100
Ocoee, FL 34761


Gonzalez Jaime C

(407)877-1026
1554 Boren Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761


Wenczak Barbara

(407) 877-1026
1554 Boren Dr Ste 100
Ocoee, FL 34761


Joseph Albert Shirer Jr

407-521-3550
10000 W Colonial Dr Ste 481
Ocoee, FL 34761


Walter R Siemian

(407) 521-7431
10000 W Colonial Dr – Suite #384
Ocoee, FL 34761


Associates In Dermatology

(407) 877-4299
530 Ocoee Commerce Pkwy
Ocoee, FL 34761


Siemian Walter R

(407)521-7431
10000 West Colonial Drive Suite 384
Ocoee, FL 34761


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Ocoee, FL

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 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.

Can you freeze off a birthmark?

Freezing — Liquid nitrogen can be sprayed or swabbed onto the mole. This freezes the mole’s cells and they die. The mole will peel off in a week or two. Burning — An electric current that heats a wire can be used to burn off moles.

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.

What kind of birthmark is rare?

Nevus Sebaceous “This type of birthmark is very rare but it is important because it has a high risk of developing into basal cell skin cancer. It is one of the few birthmarks that may be surgically removed at an early age to prevent it from becoming cancerous,” says Miller.

How do you hide a brown birthmark?

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.

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.

Can Vaseline grow eyelashes?

Vaseline is an occlusive moisturizer that can be used effectively on dry skin and eyelashes. It can’t make eyelashes grow faster or longer, but it can moisturize them, making them look fuller and lusher.

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.

Can I laser my birthmark?

Laser is used to treat skin birthmarks, such as brown/black spots and vascular lesions (pink or red marks caused by abnormal blood vessels). Vascular lesions include port wine stains and haemangiomas (strawberry naevus).

Can chemical peels get rid of 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.

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.