Will infantile hemangioma go away on its own?

My baby is 50 days old. Today I found a red spot on the back of my baby about the size of a small fingernail. It is a little prominent and very red to the touch, with clear borders and does not fade when pressed. What is this? How to treat it? Dr. He Jiexin answered: From the pictures, it is suspected to be a hemangioma. Parents do not need to deal with it after the diagnosis is made, because the hemangioma will change as the child grows, some become smaller, and some become larger. If the hemangioma occurs in the following four situations, it must be treated as soon as possible: 1. Rapidly growing hemangioma. Generally speaking, hemangioma will become larger and smaller as the baby grows and live in harmony. However, if the hemangioma appears to grow rapidly in a short period of time, , if it suddenly becomes larger, you must seek medical treatment immediately and carry out relevant intervention. 2. Hemangiomas that grow in joints or important parts of the face mainly affect the appearance of the face. Hemangiomas in joints will affect the baby\’s daily activities. Frequent friction may cause the hemangioma to rupture and induce infection. . 3. Bleeding hemangioma If parents find that their baby\’s hemangioma is bleeding, this situation can be observed dynamically. If your baby\’s hemangioma bleeds frequently, this situation must be treated by a doctor. Because irregular bleeding may lead to the occurrence of other pathological changes and increase the chance of infection, the hemangioma tissue needs to be completely removed if necessary. 4. Hemangioma exceeding 3 cm. The larger the hemangioma, the greater the risk of bleeding. Moreover, hemangioma exceeding 3 cm will also cause pressure on the site and cause a series of discomforts. This type of hemangioma also requires medical diagnosis and treatment and related surgical treatment.

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