Question

I found a hemangioma on my finger, a red spot that has been there since birth, originally thinking it was a mole. It has been growing larger and protruding above the skin surface. Recently, I took my child for acupuncture, and the doctor diagnosed it as a hemangioma, suggesting not to frequently touch the area. Is this hemangioma serious? How should it be handled?

Answer

Hemangiomas can generally be divided into two types: one is vascular malformation caused by abnormal development of blood vessels during the embryonic development process, and the other is a true tumor formed by abnormal proliferation of endothelial cells. Treatment can begin as early as one month after birth. Usually, a comprehensive assessment therapy is adopted. For hemangiomas in infants and young children, close observation should be conducted, and timely intervention treatment should be carried out if rapid enlargement is detected. These are the suggestions for the “Accurate Treatment Method for Finger Hemangioma,” hoping it will be helpful to you, and wishing you good health.