Birthmark Treatments Syracuse NY

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

Local Businesses

Plastic Reconstructive & Hand

(315) 425-7822
475 Irving Ave Ste 320
Syracuse, NY 13210


Mohammad Tabaie

(315) 4925815
4850 Broad Road Physicians Office Bldg – South 2G
Syracuse, NY 13215


Sanctuary Spa

(315) 488-1588
3200 W Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13219


Hadley James Falk

(315) 425-7822
475 Irving Ave – Suite 320
Syracuse, NY 13210


Madhavi Menon

315-701-0070
1000 E Genesee St Ste 100
Syracuse, NY 13210


Dr.Ramsay Farah

(315) 422-8331
1000 E Genesee St #602
Syracuse, NY 13210


Mary Ana Cunningham

210-657-9338
736 Irving Avenue 3 West Tower South
Syracuse, NY 13210


Beata Aromatherapy

(315) 484-9020
207 Boulder Rd
Syracuse, NY 13209


Enrique Armenta

(315) 476-7459
2200 E. Genesee Street Suite A
Syracuse, NY 13210


Community General Hospital Of Greater

1-315-492-5815

Syracuse, NY 13202


Wolhandler Howard M Dpm Pc

(315) 446-6282
3175 East Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13224


Hadley Falk

(315) 425-7822
475 Irving Avenue Suite 320
Syracuse, NY 13210


Farah, Faud

315-464-6100
1000 E Genesee St Ste 601
Syracuse, NY 13210


Coli Arthur F

1-315-472-4467
716 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203


Jos Christopher Fischer

315-492-5858
Broad Rd
Syracuse, NY 13215


Tabaie M B

(315) 492-5815
Community Hospital Physicians
Syracuse, NY 13212


Lewis M Dubroff

(315) 471-3384
475 Irving Ave – Suite 314
Syracuse, NY 13210


Quint, Karen

315-701-0070
1000 E Genesee St Ste 404
Syracuse, NY 13210


Hixson & Deboni

(315) 424-0151
725 Irving Ave Ste 314
Syracuse, NY 13210


Anthony R. Deboni

(315) 424-0151
725 Irving Avenue – Suite 314
Syracuse, NY 13210


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Syracuse, NY

Why are birthmarks called?

Birthmarks get their name for one simple reason: They are marks that are present on the skin of a lot of newborn babies! A baby can develop birthmarks either before being born or soon after birth. One of the most common types of birthmarks is called a hemangioma (say: he-man-jee-OH-muh).

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 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.

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 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.

How many treatments does it take to remove a birthmark?

In our experience, the best results occur when a series of treatments, usually between four and six, take place over two or three years. The length of each treatment session varies according to whether your child has treatment under general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic and the characteristics of their birthmark.

Why do people get birthmarks?

Birthmarks generally result from an overgrowth of a structure that is normally present in the skin. For example, an overgrowth of blood vessels produces vascular birthmarks or haemangiomas; an overgrowth of pigment cells produces congenital naevi or moles.

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 Colgate good for dark spots?

Colgate can get rid of pimples and dark spots Colgate can also help to clear any dark spots you might have. By doing the same thing, the Colgate will help to whiten those pesky marks.

What is slugging skin?

“Skin slugging is simply the application of an occlusive to act as a barrier to seal moisture into the skin. Dermatologists have been recommending for years as the last step in your skin care routine to treat dry skin, as we know that skin slugging helps prevent water loss,” says Cheung.

What are the 4 types of birthmarks?

Macular stains. Also called salmon patches, angel kisses, or stork bites, these faint red marks are the most common type of vascular birthmark. Hemangiomas. Port-wine stains. Café-au-lait spots. Mongolian spots. Moles (congenital nevi, hairy nevus).

What is a brown birthmark called?

Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) are “moles” that are present at birth. They range in color from light brown to black and come in all shapes and sizes. Over time, CMN may darken, thicken or grow hair. One percent of babies are born with a CMN, but so-called “giant” CMN are much less common (1 in 50,000).

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.

What is the most common birthmark?

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