Patient's question:
When the child was born, it was known that there was a hemangioma, which was not very large at that time. The doctor also said that the child was too young and the tumor was too small, so it would be better to wait and see for a while. Now it feels that the hemangioma has grown larger than before. I want to ask about the hemangioma in children.Doctor's answer:
The skin of infants is generally thinner, and hemangiomas typically grow in the dermal layer of the skin, where the blood vessel walls are thin and more prone to rupture and bleeding. Therefore, we generally advise against using sharp objects to touch hemangiomas. If a hemangioma ruptures and bleeds, it can lead to continuous bleeding, and in some cases, it may cause infection, resulting in further harm. Thus, the first step in caring for a hemangioma is to avoid touching it randomly. Cleaning can be done using cotton swabs or soft cloths to gently wipe the area. In daily life, it is important to pay attention to the causes of the disease. Additionally, parents should closely monitor their children's actions. The younger the baby, the better the outcome of treatment for the disease.