infant strawberry birthmarks

infant strawberry birthmarks

What causes strawberry birthmarks in infants? For example, if a pregnant woman does not satisfy a sudden wish for strawberries, it's said that the infant might bear a strawberry mark... Strawberry birthmarks in infants, also called infantile hemangiomas, is due to an over growth of blood cells during development of the fetus. But are there known factors for the development of strawberry birthmarks in infants? Infants born with strawberry birthmarks: a genetic cause? But strawberry birthmarks are not usually hereditary, although 10% of infants have a family history of these vascular birthmarks. (Study: - Science Daily.com) Are there other possible causes for strawberry birthmarks in infants? The researchers concluded that disturbed placental circulation is a factor underlying the development of hemangiomas in very low weight newborns and indicates that placental examination is essential for clarifying the physiologic changes leading to strawberry birthmarks in babies with normal birth weight. So, it is still recommended to consult a doctor who will also evaluate and possible recommend some x-rays to see the extent of an infant strawberry birthmark. infant strawberry birthmarks infant strawberry birthmarks

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