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Suggest Remedy Fro Red Puffy, Itchy Birthmark?
I was born with a red, puffy birthmark right at the top of my butt cheeks (has always made me wonder if I was born with a tail, but my parents say no). It is oddly shaped and roughly the size of a quarter. The problem is that it itches, on and off, and if I scratch it without thinking, it breaks open and bleeds. I've been using hydrocortisone on it, and trying not to touch it, but this problem has been ongoing since I can remember. I'm poor and without insurance, is there anything I can do at home to make this better?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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1. Birthmarks rarely cause problems, other than cosmetic changes, psychological distress, pain, bleeding, or rapid increase in size which needs to be treated.
2. since you are applying topical steroid [hydrocortisone], other options include: concealing cosmetics, cryotherapy,laser surgery
PS. The risks of laser surgery include transient hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, slight scarring, permanent hyperpigmentation, and recurrence. I would advice that you consult a Dermatologist with Good laser experience in these kinds of lesions.
3. a health care professional can diagnose a birthmark based on the appearance of the skin, so have an appointment with your doctor. [since problem is ongoing]
PS. They can be covered up, but not improved by creams and lotions
1. Birthmarks rarely cause problems, other than cosmetic changes, psychological distress, pain, bleeding, or rapid increase in size which needs to be treated.
2. since you are applying topical steroid [hydrocortisone], other options include: concealing cosmetics, cryotherapy,laser surgery
PS. The risks of laser surgery include transient hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, slight scarring, permanent hyperpigmentation, and recurrence. I would advice that you consult a Dermatologist with Good laser experience in these kinds of lesions.
3. a health care professional can diagnose a birthmark based on the appearance of the skin, so have an appointment with your doctor. [since problem is ongoing]
PS. They can be covered up, but not improved by creams and lotions
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