Best Treatment Options for Pigmented Birthmarks

Birthmarks appear as colored skin spots that are present at birth or appear shortly after. They come in different colors such as black, tan, brown, white, pink, pale blue, red, or purple. Some birthmarks appear on the surface of the skin only in the form of coloration. Others are either extended under the skin tissues or are raised above the skin surface. Pigmented birthmarks occur due to an overgrowth of the cells which produce color in the skin. Apart from having different colors they also have different borders and textures and they are all unique in their shapes and sizes. There is no known cause for birthmarks and they are certainly not inherited. However, they can be treated effectively with a Birthmarks Removal Treatment.

Types of Pigmented Birthmarks

There are 3 types of pigmented birthmarks which are explained below:

1. Café-au-lait spots

They can appear anywhere on the body either one or in multiples. They are commonly known to appear at birth but some may appear in the first few years of a child.  They are harmless and their color is similar to the color of coffee with milk and is oval in shape.

2. Nevi (moles)

They can be either flat or raised but different in color ranging from tan, black, brown, and pink. Moles do not cause any health risks but large ones should be checked out by a doctor to make sure that they are not precancerous. They can appear anywhere in the body alone or in groups. Moles occur when cells in the skin fail to spread throughout the skin and grow in a cluster instead.

3. Mongolian spots

They are bluish-gray and they appear more in children with darker skin. They are usually found on the buttocks or on the lower back and they fade away within a few years on their own.

Treatment Options

Treatment of pigmented birthmarks will depend on the nature of the tissue involved. They can be treated either by laser surgery, cryosurgery, Electrodessication, or scalpel surgery.

Laser Surgery

Pigmented birthmarks are successfully treated by a specific wavelength of light during laser surgery. The melanin in the skin selectively absorbs the wavelength of light, leaving the surrounding skin untouched. Because lasers target specific areas, no damage is done and it results in an even skin tone. Laser surgery birthmark removal is relatively painless, no blisters or wounds are left behind and patients can resume their normal activities immediately after the treatment. However, you may need several sessions to acquire the desired results.

Cryosurgery

During cryosurgery, extreme cold is applied to the affected area to destroy the tissue.

Electrodessication

In Electrodessication the tissues are destroyed by dehydration which is induced by high-frequency electric current.

Scalpel Surgery

Pigmented birthmarks can be removed through surgical excision which also minimizes the resulting scar. Port-wine stains, haemangiomas, and Mongolian birthmarks can be treated through this type of treatment.

Always consult a qualified dermatologist if you want a pigmented birthmark to be removed. Only he can suggest the best treatment for pigmented birthmark removal. At Dubai Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, you will find all the latest treatment options to tackle pigmented birthmarks. You just need to book an appointment.