Is a PWS/PWB a cosmetic condition?
A PWS/PWB is not a cosmetic condition. The entire affected area is abnormal; both the visible portion of the PWS/PWB and the area beneath the birthmark.
A PWS/PWB is not a cosmetic condition. The entire affected area is abnormal; both the visible portion of the PWS/PWB and the area beneath the birthmark.
The majority of untreated PWS/PWB will thicken and produce cobbling over time. For this reason it is not cosmetic to treat a PWS/PWB. Laser treatment focuses on preventing thickening, spontaneous [...]
Laser therapy is the gold standard for treating a PWS/PWB. Along with reducing malformed vessels, it also preserves the integrity of the skin by preventing tissue thickening or cobbling.
A PWS/PWB consists of malformed capillary blood vessels, which is why the medical term is ‘capillary vascular malformation’. The purpose of treating a PWS/PWB is to reduce the excess [...]
Yes. A PWS/PWB treated in infancy can result in maximum clearance if treated with frequent sessions. Regardless, treatment is still highly effective at any age and similar clearance can occur at [...]
Yes there are. See figure.
Yes. A PWS/PWNB can be a clinical indicator of an underlying syndrome.
Yes. It is reported that around 75% of all PWS/PWB will get darker and thicker over time.
Yes. Approximately 67% occur in the head and neck area.
Yes. There is an association.