Birthmark Treatments Yakima WA

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

Local Businesses

Christopher W Hauge

(509) 225-4555
3003 Tieton Dr – Suite 310
Yakima, WA 98902


Sara H Joeckel

(509) 853-7546
1701 Creekside Loop Ste 120
Yakima, WA 98902


Yakima Valley Dermatology

(509) 966-7899
506 North 40Th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908


Yakima Plastic Surgery

(509) 575-8633
1815 Hudson St
Yakima, WA 98902


Lawrence M Stilinovic

509-965-5555
801 S 22Nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902


Joeckel Sara H

(509) 853-7546
1701 Creekside Loop Ste 120
Yakima, WA 98902


Pehlke D Michael – Yakima Dermatology Skin Surg

(509) 575-6888
1111 W Spruce St, #24
Yakima, WA 98902


Pehlke D Michael

(509)575-6888
755 Vandercook Way Ste 101
Yakima, WA 98902


Marvin Joseph Scotvold

509-452-4520
1860 W Lincoln Ave
Yakima, WA 98902


Kirk Torgle Ecklund

(509) 966-7899
506 N 40Th Ave – Suite 201
Yakima, WA 98908


Cascade Cosmetic & Recon Surgery

(509) 225-4555
418 Ne 4Th Ave Ste 109
Yakima, WA 98902


Christopher Hauge

(509) 225-4555
3003 Tieton Drive Suite 310
Yakima, WA 98902


Sara Joeckel

(509) 853-7546
1701 Creekside Loop Ste 120
Yakima, WA 98902


Kirk T Ecklund

509-966-7899
506 N 40Th Ave Ste 201
Yakima, WA 98908


Donald Michael Pehlke

(509) 575-6888
1111 W Spruce – Suite 24
Yakima, WA 98902


Kamal Fouad Aboulhosn

509-966-6000
1017 S 40Th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908


Otolaryngology Clinic

1-509-575-7500
307 South 12Th Avenue Suite 12
Yakima, WA 98902


Thomas Perry

(509) 575-1884
305 S 11Th Ave Ste 2
Yakima, WA 98902


D Michael Pehlke

509-575-6888
1111 W Spruce St Ste 24
Yakima, WA 98902


Palmer Wright, Do

(509) 453-5300
3999 Englewood Ave #201
Yakima, WA 98902


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Yakima, WA

Is vitamin E or C better 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.

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.

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 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.

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 Chemical peels remove 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.

Can you tattoo over birthmarks?

Although tattooing over birthmarks is often accepted by artists, it’s usually done so without a thorough understanding of the risks it could present in the future. For your overall skin health and to keep you protected, it’s better to avoid tattooing over birthmarks.

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.

Why do birthmarks get bigger?

These birthmarks form when skin cells produce an excess of melanin, which is the body’s natural pigment. Café-au-lait birthmarks generally don’t fade and may get bigger or darker over time. Most are harmless.

Can a birthmark be removed completely?

Your birthmark can be removed by performing minor surgery. It can be done for very deep hemangiomas that might damage your healthy tissues. It is usually an outpatient treatment and may even be done in your dermatologist’s office rather than a hospital.

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.

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.