Macular Stains
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Macular Stains Outlook
What to expect with macular stains:
Macular stains on the face usually disappear by age two.
Macular stains on the neck may persist into adulthood.
These
birthmarks
do not require treatment.
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Macular Stains Underlying Cause
Related Topics:
Birthmarks
Children's health
Hemangiomas
Port wine stains
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Skin lesion
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Last Updated: May 29, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Macular Stains References:
Enjolras O, Mulliken JB: The current management of vascular birthmarks. Pediatr Dermatol 1993 Dec; 10(4): 311-3.
Geronemus RG, Ashinoff R: The medical necessity of evaluation and treatment of port-wine stains. J Dermatol Surg Oncol 1991 Jan; 17(1): 76-9.
Vidaurri-de la Cruz H, Happle R. Two distinct types of speckled lentiginous nevi characterized by macular versus papular speckles. Dermatology. 2006;212(1):53-8.
