Can red birthmarks be cured? Red birthmarks are usually bright red nevus or hemangioma. These birthmarks appear as red spots in the early stage, which gradually deepen with age, and in some patients, the surface of the lesions may gradually bulge and form nodules. It is safe and effective for children and even infants, targeting the capillaries in them and promoting their coagulation and gradual absorption, resulting in a normal skin tone. Are hemangiomas that occur after birth also congenital? Congenital hemangiomas are a class of benign tumors consisting of newborn vascular malformations, and are generally classified into: nevus, capillary hemangioma, cavernous hemangioma, and mixed hemangioma. Erythema, also known as capillary dilated nevus, belongs to congenital capillary malformation. Capillary hemangioma, also known as strawberry hemangioma, is often complicated by cavernous hemangioma. How to treat red birthmark? The general principle of hemangioma treatment is early treatment and early regression. The specific treatment method is related to the specifics of the hemangioma, its depth, location, and area will have an impact. Treatment methods such as surgery and laser can be chosen under the judgment of doctors. Surgical removal of hemangioma is generally applicable to hemangiomas that are prone to bleeding, infection or dysfunctional areas and have a relatively fast growth rate. Surgical excision for capillary hemangioma requires a detailed surgical plan by the doctor to avoid recurrence due to unclean excision, but it usually leaves scars and is not suitable for young infants. Pulsed dye laser and long pulsed Nd-YAG 1064nm laser are commonly used in the treatment of hemangioma, which will not damage the normal skin and will not leave scarring easily, and will be less painful for children. Laser treatment, with accurate positioning and gentle and thorough action, is suitable for pediatric patients. What diseases can be treated with the pulsed dye laser? Dye laser, mainly treating hemangioma, bright red nevus, capillary dilation, ruddy face, acne, rosacea, and also erythema scar, deep wrinkles, and various kinds of warts, is the current gold standard for treating vascular diseases. What do I need to pay attention to after laser treatment of erythema and hemangioma? Avoid sun exposure before surgery, apply local anesthetic before surgery, apply cold compress for 20-30 minutes after surgery, avoid water for a week if there is a small breakout, avoid scratching by children, apply antibiotics or scald cream, pay attention to sun protection, apply physical sunscreen with high SPF value. Follow-up after one month to judge the treatment effect and consider the next step of treatment.