Hemangiomas usually don't need any special care. If they do need care, a dermatologist may use shots, pills, or lasers. Some people are born with flat, pink, red or purple stains, called port-wine stains. These blotches can be large or small, and you can find them anywhere on your body. Port-wine stains may grow thick with small bumps or ridges.
Some people use special makeup to cover up port-wine stains.
Sometimes, dermatologists use lasers to help the spots disappear. Most people with port-wine stains look much better after being treated with them. American Academy of Dermatology, 2000. All rights reserved. Produced by NetOn-Line Services .