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The science behind the red baby bump: Did you know? These hemangiomas can disappear automatically!
In many newborns, we often see a phenomenon called "strawberry mole".These little red bumps are actually Infantile Hemangiomas, which are benign vascular tumors. Although their appearance may panic parents, most of the time, these tumors disappear by themselves.This article will take you into the deeper understanding of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the scientific mechanisms in which these hemangiomas can disappear automatically.
What is an infant and young child hemangioma?
Infant hemangioma is a common benign tumor that usually begins to appear within the first few weeks of life and may grow rapidly in the following months.These bumps appear red or blue protrusions on the skin surface, usually reaching maximum size at about five months of age, and then slowly shrinking, eventually disappearing during the child’s young years.Although these tumors have significant appearance changes, doctors usually recommend not treating them, as they naturally subside over time in many cases.
Have you noticed the symptoms of infant hemangioma?
Symptoms of infant hemangioma usually include red or blue bulges formed on the skin.The appearance of these hemangiomas varies according to their location and growth level.Generally speaking, superficial hemangiomas will appear brighter red, while deep hemangiomas may have a blue and hard feel.After the appearance of hemangioma, the following situations may occur:
"The most common symptom is seeing red or blue lumps on the skin that appear to resemble strawberry-like surfaces."
While most hemangiomas are benign, in some cases, these tumors may cause complications such as pain, bleeding, ulcer formation or psychological effects, especially if they are located on the face or other exposed areas .
What are the causes of hemangioma?
Although scientists are not fully understood the specific causes of infant hemangioma, some studies have shown that it is related to the signaling of hormones, especially estrogen, which may be the driving force for the growth of these tumors.Studies have shown that the formation of hemangiomas may be related to blood flow dynamics such as the placenta in pregnancy.In addition, these tumors also showed local increased angiogenesis and abnormal vascular origin.
Diagnosis methods of hemangioma
The diagnosis of infant hemangioma mainly depends on clinical evaluation.Doctors usually diagnose the child's medical history and tumor characteristics.Imaging tests such as ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging can help confirm the diagnosis in some cases.Hemangiomas are usually invisible at birth, or only appear red or blue spots in a small range within the following weeks.
Treatment and Prognosis
In many cases, infant hemangioma does not require treatment.Over time, most hemangiomas will gradually disappear, and only a few will leave visible traces.However, there are also situations where intervention is required, such as when hemangioma affects vision or antibiotics cannot control ulceration, doctors may consider medication or surgical treatment.Common treatment options include:
"Current first-line therapies include the use of nonselective beta-adrenergic antagonists such as propranolol, which have been proven to be effective in many infants and young children with hemangiomas."
As infants grow, many hemangiomas will show maximum improvement between the ages of three and four, and many have almost completely disappeared by the age of ten, leaving only slight skin changes.Imagine what these cute little red dots will look like in the future?
