Condition Lookup
Sub-Category:
Vascular Skin Disorders
Number of Conditions: 4
Hemangiomas
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Other Dermatologic Conditions
Sub-category: Vascular Skin Disorders
Symptoms:
raised red or purple lesions; soft and compressible; rapid growth during infancy, followed by gradual regression
Root Cause:
Benign proliferation of blood vessels.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination; imaging (e.g., ultrasound) in atypical cases.
Treatment:
Observation for most cases; beta-blockers for problematic lesions.
Medications:
Oral propranolol – to reduce size and color.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common in infants; occurs in 4–5% of newborns.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Premature birth, female gender.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent; most regress by age 10.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Ulceration; Bleeding; Cosmetic concerns
Port-Wine Stains
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Other Dermatologic Conditions
Sub-category: Vascular Skin Disorders
Symptoms:
flat, red to purple patches; present at birth; darkens and thickens with age
Root Cause:
Malformation of dermal capillaries causing permanent dilation.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination; imaging for associated syndromes (e.g., Sturge-Weber).
Treatment:
Laser therapy for cosmetic improvement.
Medications:
None specific; treatment is procedural.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Affects about 0.3% of newborns.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Congenital vascular malformation.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Permanent without treatment; manageable with laser therapy.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Thickening and nodularity with age; Psychological impact
Spider Angiomas
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Other Dermatologic Conditions
Sub-category: Vascular Skin Disorders
Symptoms:
central red papule with radiating blood vessels; blanches with pressure
Root Cause:
Dilation of superficial blood vessels.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination.
Treatment:
Electrocautery or laser therapy for cosmetic reasons.
Medications:
None required.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common in children and pregnant women.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Hormonal changes, liver disease.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Benign; resolves spontaneously in many cases.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Cosmetic concerns
Livedo Reticularis
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Other Dermatologic Conditions
Sub-category: Vascular Skin Disorders
Symptoms:
net-like bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin; worsens with cold exposure
Root Cause:
Reduced blood flow to the skin due to vascular spasms or occlusions.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination; evaluate for systemic disease if persistent.
Treatment:
Address underlying cause; keep warm to prevent vasospasms.
Medications:
None specific unless associated with systemic disease.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common; often physiological in cold weather.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Cold exposure, autoimmune diseases.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Good in physiological cases; varies with underlying condition.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Association with systemic vasculitis