What is the best way to treat a hemangioma?

The optimal treatment for hemangiomas is determined comprehensively based on the type, size, location of the hemangioma, as well as the patient's age and overall health. Common treatment methods include: 1. **Medication therapy**: Suitable for superficial infantile hemangiomas and other benign hemangiomas. Commonly used medications include beta-blockers (such as propranolol cream, timolol cream) and glucocorticoids. 2. **Laser therapy**: Utilizes laser light of specific wavelengths to target hemangioma tissue, destroying abnormally proliferating blood vessels. It is suitable for superficial and small hemangiomas. 3. **Sclerotherapy**: Involves injecting a sclerosing agent into the hemangioma to induce necrosis of the hemangioma and surrounding tissue, thereby reducing its size. It is applicable for the treatment of various types of hemangiomas. 4. **Surgical treatment**: Hemangiomas that have failed to respond to medication, cause cosmetic concerns, or present high-risk factors such as bleeding or ulceration may be considered for surgical excision.