What are the symptoms of hemangioma? Baby hemangioma is a common benign tumor in pediatric period. About 3/4 of pediatric hemangiomas exist at birth, and the rest appear within 1 year of age, and are more common in female than male infants. Many people do not know much about hemangioma, so many people ask what are the symptoms of hemangioma. The symptoms are introduced as follows. The symptoms of hemangioma include: red dots or small red spots on the skin can be found at birth, which gradually grow, deepen in red and become elevated. The growth rate of hemangioma is often faster than the development of infants. The boundaries of the tumor are well defined and may recede slightly when pressed, returning to red when relaxed. Hemangioma is the most common congenital vascular malformation in children, with an incidence of about 3-8%. It can appear in all parts of the body, with skin and subcutaneous tissue being the most common, followed by oral mucosa and muscles, and can also occur in bones, internal organs, brain and other tissues and organs. Hemangiomas are characterized by rapid growth, especially in the first year of life. Although hemangiomas are benign, they can destroy surrounding tissues and some of them grow infiltratively, resulting in cosmetic defects in children. In addition, they can lead to functional disorders and, in rare cases, are characterized by a malignant process that can lead to numerous complications such as ulceration, bleeding, infection, and even life-threatening effects on the child. The diagnosis of hemangiomas is generally not difficult, but their treatment is still not fully resolved, especially for large cavernous hemangiomas and arterial hemangiomas, which are still a major medical problem. Although the vast majority of hemangiomas are not difficult to diagnose, most patients are seen late, and it is precisely the timing of initiating treatment that is decisive for prognosis. Approximately 2/3 of hemangiomas are detected after birth, so the correct timing of diagnosis and treatment should begin in the neonatal period. What are the types of hemangioma 1. The first thing to say is neonatal macular nevus, which is also called orange spot and usually appears on the forehead, upper eyelid, between the eyebrows, around the nose or on the neck and jaw. It is orange or light red, does not protrude from the skin surface, and can be discolored by light pressure. It increases slightly with the growth of the child, but the color does not deepen, and most of them fade on their own after a few months. 2.Wine colored spots, which are common on the face, with a few located on the trunk or limbs, are light red to dark red, or dark purple, and also belong to one of the neonatal capillary hemangiomas, generally not higher than the skin surface, and the lesions expand with the growth of the child and do not fade on their own. Some patients have systemic abnormalities such as glaucoma. 3. Spider-shaped nevus, which is as small as a needle’s eye, is mostly found on the face, arms, hands and trunk. This kind of tumor is still relatively common. 4.Strawberry capillary hemangioma, which usually appears as a slightly rough surface, some people have very small red dots, which expand and fuse with each other to form a block, usually 3-4 mm above the skin, bright red, with a surface in the shape of many pellets, similar to strawberries, so named. It can fade on its own, often between 1-4 years of age. However, it can fade quickly. Anti-inflammatory cream should be rubbed daily, and the wound will slowly form a scab, which will peel off in about a week and be pink. It is important to keep it clean during this process. Avoid sun exposure, otherwise the skin will turn darker. If the pigmentation has not faded completely, the next treatment can be performed in about 3 months.