When does a baby with hemangioma need to see a doctor?

Infantile hemangiomas are the most common pediatric skin tumors, some of which are present at birth, while others may appear 2 weeks to 2 months after birth. “Infantile hemangiomas are more common on the skin of the head, face, extremities and back, and vary in size. Small ones may be as small as a needle point and parents may mistake them for mosquito bites or not even notice them, while large ones may occupy most of the face or extremities. The natural course of “infantile hemangioma” generally includes three stages: proliferation, stabilization and regression. They usually grow rapidly during the first 8 months of life, sometimes up to 2 years of age, and can grow to several times their original size, then enter a stable phase for a period of time, and then slowly disappear on their own over the following months or years. See can be completely recede. Parents must be aware that not every “infant hemangioma” needs to be treated because it has the characteristics of natural regression. However, if the hemangioma grows in a special area, such as the face and neck, it may leave cosmetic problems such as discoloration even after receding, so early intervention should be carried out in the hospital. The necessary interventions should be considered during the proliferation stage of hemangioma. When parents find that their baby has a hemangioma, they should not be careless, and it is best to go to the hospital first to ask the doctor to determine which type of hemangioma this hemangioma belongs to. Will it fade away on its own? Does it have any significant impact on the baby’s health and appearance? If you find that the extent of the hemangioma is reduced, the surface color is not as bright red as before, but gradually becomes purple and light, and the skin elevation becomes flat, it means that the hemangioma is in the stable or receding stage, so you can continue to observe and wait for the receding; if the extent of the hemangioma is enlarged, the surface color is bright red, and the surface skin elevation is aggravated, it means that the hemangioma is proliferating, so you should If the hemangioma lesion is growing rapidly on the head, face or hands and feet, special attention should be paid and timely treatment should be given to avoid losing the best time for treatment due to excessive growth, resulting in facial deformity or limb disability. Parents should also take their babies to the doctor in time when the hemangioma breaks out and bleeds.