Mayo Clinic Minute: What is this bright red birthmark on my baby?

A hemangioma, also known as a strawberry birthmark, is a bright red birthmark that shows up in the first or second week of life. It looks like a rubbery bump and is made up of extra blood vessels in the skin. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Megha Tollefson, a Mayo Clinic pediatric dermatologist, explains what caregivers should know if their child has a hemangioma. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. https://youtu.be/iX4tS2wicvc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:10)…
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