Patient's question:
My baby is only two months old now. There are blood vessels growing on his body, some are purple, and some are red. We took him to the hospital, and they said it's a hemangioma. How could such a small child have this? It's so heart-wrenching to look at. So, I wanted to ask what are the treatment methods for infantile hemangiomas?Doctor's answer:
A hemangioma is a benign lesion. It is not a true tumor. Small hemangiomas do not require special treatment. Moreover, the infant is still young. If the size of the hemangioma is relatively small, follow-up examinations can be scheduled regularly. If the size of the hemangioma gradually increases or is relatively large, surgical treatment is necessary. Then, you can seek treatment at a Level 3 Grade A hospital's vascular department according to the doctor's advice. After surgery, it is essential to pay close attention to the child's care.