Birthmark Treatments Sumter SC

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

Local Businesses

Phillip Lane Latham Jr

803-775-4469
325 Broad St Ste 200
Sumter, SC 29150


David Brian Lovice

(803) 778-5970
100 N Sumter St – Suite 400
Sumter, SC 29150


Culbertson, Gary R – Plastic & Reconstructive Surg

(803) 773-6361
18 Miller Rd
Sumter, SC 29150


Michael A Kulungowski, Do

803-775-3744
116 Broad St
Sumter, SC 29150


Sumter Eye Center

(803) 905-8020
365 W Wesmark Blvd
Sumter, SC 29150


Phillip Lane Latham

(803) 775-4469
325 Broad Street – Suite 200
Sumter, SC 29150


Latham, Phillip

803-760-0671
325 Broad St Ste 200
Sumter, SC 29150


Gary Randall Culbertson

803-773-6361
18 Miller Rd
Sumter, SC 29150


Sumter Ear Nose Throat

(803) 778-5970
100 N Sumter St Ste 400
Sumter, SC 29150


Linwood Gray Bradford

803-773-4113
738 W Liberty St Ste B
Sumter, SC 29150


Linwood G Bradford

(803) 773-4111
738 W Liberty St Ste B
Sumter, SC 29150


Thompson Ho Jr

(803) 765-2600
325 Broad St, Ste 200
Sumter, SC 29150


Elante Skin Center

(803) 775-7546
240 Church Street
Sumter, SC 29150


Gary Culbertson Facs

(803) 773-6361
18 Miller Road
Sumter, SC 29150


Kulungowski, Kitty – Carolina Aesthetic & Rcnstrctv

(803) 775-3744
116 Broad St
Sumter, SC 29150


Sumter Ob-Gyn Pa

(803) 775-8351
115 N Sumter St Ste 200
Sumter, SC 29150


Phillip Latham

(803) 775-4469
12 N Washington St
Sumter, SC 29150


Carolina Aesthetic

(803) 775-3744
116 Broad St
Sumter, SC 29150


Phillip Latham Jr

(803) 775-4469
Po Box 1029
Sumter, SC 29151


David Brian Lovice

803-534-3324
115 N Sumter St Ste 410
Sumter, SC 29150


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Sumter, SC

What is the most common birthmark?

Salmon patches (also called stork bites, angel kisses, or macular stains) are the most common type of birthmark.

Can dermatologist help with birthmark?

Your dermatologist will tell you what to look for. This allows you to treat the birthmark only if treatment becomes necessary. This can be an effective approach for a strawberry hemangioma, a type of birthmark that can grow quickly.

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 are birthmarks made of?

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. Babies with birthmarks should be examined and diagnosed by a health care provider.

Do birthmarks get worse?

Most birthmarks are not serious, and some go away on their own. Some stay the same or get worse as you get older. Usually birthmarks are only a concern for your appearance. But certain types can increase your risk of skin cancer.

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.

Why is the birthmark important?

Georgiana’s birthmark symbolizes mortality. According to the narrator, every living thing is flawed in some way, nature’s way of reminding us that every living thing eventually dies. The hand-shaped mark on Georgiana’s cheek is the one blemish on an otherwise perfect being, a blemish that marks her as mortal.

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.

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.

Are birthmarks a disability?

Although there is no further explanation on what qualifies as a “severe disfigurement”, large birthmarks are widely considered to fall into this definition, especially if they are located in a visible area.

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.

Where are birthmarks most common?

They are found most commonly on the torso, buttocks, and legs. Café-au-lait spots do not go away, may increase in number, and generally do not require treatment. A single café-au-lait spot is not a sign of a health problem.

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.