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Is Hemangioma On The Forehead A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016

Question: Hi my daughter is 2months old from birth she has hemangioma on left of fore head which is 1cm it is like raised bump I consulted pediatric surgeon she suggested propanalol tablet can I use them wat to do please suggest

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No medication required. Leave it alone.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I do not think that you need to put the child on medication for hemangioma. Hemangiomas usually regress gradually over time. Although propranolol can be given, I would suggest against its use.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (7 minutes later)

Thanks for suggestion but in internet I searched abt hemangioma it will grow it looks odd on forehead turns to red color I am more worried

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
These are congenital. Not harmful or life threatening. No need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
There might look frightening but there is not much to be done about it. Besides, these are not actually harmful or life threatening. It is no use worrying about them.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

I think if we give propranolol in the starting stage it may decrease the size of hemangioma it may not grow further please clear my doubt regarding this.
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Depends on your choice

Detailed Answer:
Fine. Even if you don't, the same will happen. The choice is yours.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar