Why is the infantile hemangioma getting redder?
May 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Jianbin
Introduction
The increasing redness of an infantile hemangioma may be due to the natural evolution of the hemangioma, inflammation and infection, or trauma and irritation. If an infant's hemangioma becomes progressively redder, parents should promptly take the child to the hospital for evaluation to determine whether treatment is necessary. For larger hemangiomas or those located in sensitive areas, treatments such as laser therapy or surgical excision may be required.
The reasons why an infantile hemangioma is becoming increasingly red may include the natural evolution of the hemangioma, inflammation and infection, or trauma and irritation. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Natural evolution of the hemangioma
During its growth phase, a hemangioma may go through various color stages such as red, purple, or pale white. Redness might be a natural manifestation of hemangioma growth.
2. Inflammation and infection
The blood vessels within a hemangioma are relatively fragile and prone to irritation, which may lead to inflammation or infection, potentially causing the lesion to darken in color.
3. Trauma and irritation
If an infant's hemangioma is located in an area susceptible to injury or irritation—such as the face or neck—the risk of color darkening may increase.
In addition, increased redness could also result from hemangioma rupture or excessive proliferation. If an infant's hemangioma becomes progressively redder, parents should promptly take the child to the hospital for evaluation to determine whether treatment is necessary. Small hemangiomas that do not cause symptoms may require no intervention. However, larger hemangiomas, those that bleed, or those located in sensitive areas may require treatments such as laser therapy or surgical excision.
