Haemangioma Clinic in Cardiff

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A haemangioma is a common type of vascular birthmark and typically appears shortly after birth, growing rapidly for a period of time before gradually shrinking over time.

Most haemangiomas are harmless and resolve without significant issues. However, they should be monitored and ClearMed Clinic can help you.

We offer private haemangioma appointments with minimal wait times, ensuring you receive prompt answers for your child and can receive the advice and treatment if needed. With our extensive paediatric experience, we prioritise making your child feel at ease throughout the entire consultation and procedure.

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Rest assured, your child is in safe hands with our experienced paediatric specialist consultants, who bring extensive paediatric expertise.

What are haemangiomas?

A haemangiomas is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor made up of an abnormal buildup of blood vessels. It is a common type of vascular birthmark and typically appears shortly after birth, growing rapidly for a period of time before gradually shrinking over time.

Types of Haemangiomas

Infantile Haemangiomas -Most common type, appearing within the first few weeks of life. They typically go through a rapid growth phase (proliferative phase) for the first few months, followed by a slow involution phase where they gradually shrink and fade.
Congenital Haemangiomas – Present at birth and can be fully formed (Rapidly Involuting Congenital Haemangioma – RICH) or do not shrink (Non Involuting Congenital Haemangioma – NICH).

Appearance

They can appear as raised, red areas on the skin, often referred to as ‘strawberry marks’. As they involute, they may turn grey or white and flatten.

Location

Haemangiomas can occur anywhere on the body but are most commonly found on the face, scalp, chest or back.

What causes haemangiomas?

The exact causes of haemangiomas is not known but they’re not hereditary. This means they’re not passed down (inherited) from parents. They are thought to result from localised abnormalities in blood vessel development during fetal growth.

About one in ten babies have a haemangioma.

They are more common in:

Girls
Premature babies
Low birth weight babies
Multiple births (twins, triplets and quadruplets).

How are haemangiomas treated?

Most haemangiomas are harmless and resolve without significant issues. However, they should be monitored by a specialist dermatologist, especially if they are large, growing rapidly or located in areas that could affect vital functions.

Common treatments available:

Medication – Beta-blockers are commonly used to reduce the size and redness. Topical beta-blockers may also be used for smaller, superficial haemanggiomas.
Laser Therapy – Pulsed dye laser treatments can be effective in reducing redness and promoting involution.
Surgery – Rarely, surgical removal maybe necessary if the haemangioma interfers with vision or breathing.

Tips from our Dermatologist

Haemangiomas should be monitored by a specialist dermatologists.
Sometimes early treatment will prevent further growth, although deeper portions may still persist and grow.
We might need to do ultrasound scan on a child who has a haemangioma that is deep, near their eye, or affecting internal organs.

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