Question
My child was born with a hemangioma, and it has grown now. I want to know how to deal with the hemangioma.
Answer
Babies have relatively thin skin, and hemangiomas usually occur in the dermal layer of the skin, with thin blood vessel walls that are prone to rupture and bleeding. Therefore, we do not recommend touching the hemangioma with sharp objects. If the hemangioma ruptures and bleeds, it may continue to bleed, and some hemangiomas may also cause infection, leading to greater harm. Therefore, the primary principle in caring for a hemangioma is not to touch it randomly; you can use a cotton swab or soft cloth to gently wipe it. In daily life, it is important to pay attention to the causes of the disease, and parents should closely monitor their child’s movements. Especially for younger babies, the sooner the disease is treated, the better the effect.