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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Port Wine Stain
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Port Wine Stain
by janet, Feb 22, 2000 12:00AM
I am 65 yrs. old and have a port wine stain covering my left breast, back and arm. As I have aged I get dark red bumps which scab up in winter and bleed profusely. I now discover that I have clogged arteries in my legs and will re
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Feb 28, 2000 12:00AM
, Feb 28, 2000 12:00AM
Janet:
The raised areas of the port wine stain which bleed are collections of blood vessels. If the bleeding is bothersome, they can be cauterized or, if necessary, cut out surgically. You should consukt a dermatologist or vascular surgeon about this.
The port wine stain does not, however, have anything to do with the vessel problems in your legs. For that you will need to be evaluated by a vascular surgeon for possible medical or surgical treatment.
Best.
Dr. R
The raised areas of the port wine stain which bleed are collections of blood vessels. If the bleeding is bothersome, they can be cauterized or, if necessary, cut out surgically. You should consukt a dermatologist or vascular surgeon about this.
The port wine stain does not, however, have anything to do with the vessel problems in your legs. For that you will need to be evaluated by a vascular surgeon for possible medical or surgical treatment.
Best.
Dr. R
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