Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Broken blood vessel on face?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
Welcome to the DERMATOLOGY FORUM! Questions in this forum are answered by Dermatologists from St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, under the direction of Andrew Alexis, M.D., M.P.H.
Broken blood vessel on face?
by G. Baer, Aug 06, 2000 12:00AM
My 9 year old daughter was at a Scout meeting 8 months ago. A little girl next to her opened up a magic marker, hitting my daughter on her cheek with the cap of the marker. There is a red mark on her face which has not gone away. Is it a broken blood vessel? If so, what can I do to get rid of it or reduce the redness? It has been 8 months already and it's such a shame to see this red mark right in the middle of her face. Thank you very much.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 06, 2000 12:00AM
, Aug 06, 2000 12:00AM
Superficial blood vessels on the face are often referred to as "broken," though clear-cut associations with recollected trauma are uncommon. In any case, there it is. Lasers are gentle and effective at removing such things, if they bother your daughter. Ask a dermatologist.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
I am 44 years old and have broken blood vessel on my face.. is there any other way to get rid of them other than laser surgery.thank you