A strawberry birthmark, also known as a strawberry hemangioma or infantile hemangioma, is a type of birthmark that appears as a red or purple patch on a baby’s skin. It is caused by a cluster of extra blood vessels that form under the skin, and typically appears at birth or within the first few weeks of life. These birthmarks are usually benign and tend to fade on their own over time, but some may require medical intervention if they interfere with vision or breathing or if they do not go away on their own. The term “strawberry birthmark” can also refer to a red birthmark known as a strawberry nevus, which is caused by a collection of blood vessels close to the skin’s surface. These birthmarks are also usually benign and may fade over time, but may also require medical intervention depending on their location and size. A double board certified dermatologist and fellowship trained laser surgeon, Dr. Rokhsar is an expert in treating strawberry birthmarks with the pulse dye laser or the Vbeam laser. Multiple Vbeam laser treatments are needed to achieve great results for hemangiomas.