How to Remove Birthmarks
Before deciding to remove a birthmark, a person must be able to determine its type since there are different classes of birthmarks that include:
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Cavernous haemangioma.
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Raised crimson strawberry marks
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Stork bites that are common at the back of head
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Greenish or Bluish Mongolian spots on the buttocks or at the back
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Permanent light or dark brown flat patches
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Angel kisses that are visible on eyelids and foreheads
Birthmarks vary in size and shape and most of them have hairs on them.
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Laser therapy. It is a treatment that uses laser or a beam of light to precisely cut, burn, or destroy tissues. The laser beam is used to treat tissues and safely burn those with birthmarks.
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Surgery. It is called aesthetic surgery. For birthmarks removal, there are three major types of that can be removed by surgery:
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Vascular birthmarks.
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Macular birthmarks
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Pigmentation birthmarks
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Application of steroids
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Cryosurgery or freezing off the birthmark
How to Remove Birthmarks Naturally Without Surgery
Removal of birthmarks is done on an outpatient basis.
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Lightening lemon juice. Use one-half cup of lemon juice and put it in a bowl. It is a natural bleaching agent to help lighten darkened skin like birthmarks. Dip on three cotton balls into the juice and apply each ball of cotton onto the birthmarks. Rub the area in a circular motion with the lemon juice. Leave it for 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water. Pat dry with towel and repeat three times every day for five weeks.
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Olive oil. A natural moisturizer, olive oil can assist in restoring the damaged skin cells and make skin surface softer and thus, reduces the richness of birthmark colors. Prepare one-half cup of extra virgin olive oil. Dip one or three balls of cotton into the olive oil. Apply each oil-soaked cotton ball onto the birthmark, and rub it on a circular motion for five minutes. Rise with warm water. Repeat four times every day for seven weeks.
I have a birthmark on my stomach and it a flat brownish patch. I really hate it. But I do not want to get it removed with surgery. I just want it to be removed with natural procedures. Is it possible?
There are several types of birth marks; some of them can be fade. However, before trying any home remedies you should know the type of birthmark. You have to consult your dermatologist for diagnosing it. Some birthmarks such as flat dark brown patches are known to fade with application of lime juice over a period of time. Another natural home remedy is olive oil. Apply it over the birthmark and gently massage the area. Review it after few weeks. If it does not fade, you may have to opt for other measures such as laser or cryo or surgery.