Birthmark Treatments West Hills CA

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

Local Businesses

Pacific West Dermatology, Plastic Surgery Laser

(818) 992-9200
7320 Woodlake Ave, Ste 310
West Hills, CA 91307


Macdonald Genevieve A Inc.

(818) 704-6897
7345 Medical Ctr Dr Ste 420
West Hills, CA 91307


Genevieve A Mac Donald Inc

(818) 704-6897
3120 Webster St
West Hills, CA 91307


Bruce E Rolston

(818) 884-9944
7325 Medical Center Dr – #103
West Hills, CA 91307


Jerome I Dickman Inc

(818) 340-3444
7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 510
West Hills, CA 91308


Zareh Vartivarian

(818) 883-8477
Suite 220 7320 Woodlake Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307


Farnaz Gaminchi

818-592-6005
7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 340
West Hills, CA 91307


David Seltzer

(818) 992-0331
7345 Medical Center Dr – Suite 540
West Hills, CA 91307


Robert Martin Miller

(818) 884-8044
7345 Medical Center Drive – Suite 160
West Hills, CA 91307


Robert Paul Sengelmann

818-884-7123
7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 230
West Hills, CA 91307


Zareh H Vartivarian

818-883-8477
7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 220
West Hills, CA 91307


Lawrence Stein Inc

(818) 992-7786
491 30Th St Ste 103
West Hills, CA 91307


Lawrence Edward Stein

818-992-7786
7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 240
West Hills, CA 91307


Jerome I Dickman Inc

(818) 340-3444
491 30Th St Ste 201
West Hills, CA 91307


Ca Surgery Center

(818) 884-9944
3300 Webster Street Suite 1106
West Hills, CA 91307


Farnaz Gaminchi

(818) 592-6005
7320 Woodlake Ave – Ste 340
West Hills, CA 91307


Vener Jerome D

(818) 888-7878
7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 540
West Hills, CA 91308


Ca Surgery Center

(818) 884-9944
7325 Medical Center Dr Ste 103
West Hills, CA 91308


Vener Jerome D

(818) 888-7878
7011 Homewood Dr
West Hills, CA 91307


Genevieve A Mac Donald Inc

(818) 704-6897
7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 420
West Hills, CA 91308


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in West Hills, CA

Is Vitamin E good for scars?

Anecdotal reports claim that vitamin E speeds wound healing and improves the cosmetic outcome of burns and other wounds. Many lay people use vitamin E on a regular basis to improve the outcome of scars and several physicians recommend topical vitamin E after skin surgery or resurfacing.

Does everyone get a birthmark?

While birthmarks are common, not everyone has one. There’s no way to predict if a child will have a birthmark or not. Not having a birthmark isn’t a sign of a particular health condition or a cause for concern. Also, remember that many types of birthmarks fade as children get older.

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 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.

What kind of birthmarks are rare?

Venous Malformations These birthmarks are very rare. A vascular malformation is a tangle of blood vessels that are usually bigger and more protruding than other blood vessel birthmarks. Venous malformations do not fade away over time and often need to be treated.

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 birthmarks turn cancerous?

Most birthmarks, such as the common port wine stains and strawberry marks, carry no risk of developing into a cancer. But a very rare type, called a giant congenital melanocytic naevus, can develop into a melanoma if it is larger than 20cm.

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)

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.

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.