Question
My friend had a baby half a month ago, and later found out that the baby has a hemangioma in the mouth. He is very worried and wants to ask experts how serious is this hemangioma? How should it be treated?
Answer
There are five common types of hemangiomas, each with different treatment methods. Some hemangiomas may regress on their own, while others require treatment. Please confirm the type of your baby’s hemangioma and take appropriate measures based on its type.
Port Wine Stain
Present at birth, these spots are orange-red or pale red, do not protrude above the skin surface, and their color fades when pressed. These spots are often found on the forehead, upper eyelids, and occiput, and typically regress on their own within a few months after birth without any special treatment.
Strawberry Hemangioma
Also present at birth, these spots are pale red or dark red in color and do not fade when pressed. They do not protrude above the skin surface. They do not regress on their own and grow proportionally with the body as it grows, but the size of the spot does not expand. Besides affecting appearance, strawberry hemangiomas usually pose no other harm. Cryotherapy can be used if necessary.
Capillary Hemangioma
Commonly found on the skin, face, limbs, and back, and sometimes also appears in the mouth and tongue. These tumors vary in size, some can be quite large, and may affect appearance and damage normal tissue. If the hemangioma is small, grows slowly, and is not in an exposed area, it can be observed to see if it regresses on its own. If the hemangioma grows quickly, affects appearance, treatment should be initiated immediately, such as injection of sclerosing agents or surgical removal.
Cavernous Hemangioma
Can appear on the skin…