Port-Wine Stain
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The port-wine stain is a red or wine-colored birthmark that appears on the skin due to abnormal development of small blood vessels. It is usually present from birth and stays flat on the surface.
How it looks: a reddened or wine-toned area, generally smooth, that can be located on the face, the neck, or other areas of the body and vary in size.
What to consider: in most cases it is a cosmetic matter, though it is worth monitoring changes in size, color, or texture over time.
Which specialist evaluates it? The dermatologist evaluates the lesion and, in babies, the pediatrician offers the first approach. If questions arise about its appearance or progression, discussing it with one of these professionals allows you to receive guidance appropriate for each case.
Data on 80 doctors who treat port-wine stain
Which specialist treats port-wine stain?
A flat hemangioma (port-wine stain) should be evaluated by a dermatologist, who will confirm the diagnosis. In children, a pediatrician can provide follow-up, and a general practitioner can guide the first visit. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in port-wine stain
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Frequently asked questions
What is port-wine stain?
The port-wine stain is a red or wine-colored birthmark that appears on the skin due to abnormal development of small blood vessels. It is usually present from birth and stays flat on the surface.
Which doctor treats port-wine stain?
A flat hemangioma (port-wine stain) should be evaluated by a dermatologist, who will confirm the diagnosis. In children, a pediatrician can provide follow-up, and a general practitioner can guide the first visit. Find these specialists.