Propranolol for Surgeons in the Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas

Conclusion: Low dose propranolol and topical Timolol is been safe and easy to use for surgeons who may not be regular prescribers or unfamiliar with treating children with IHs with beta-blocker therapy. In patient monitoring is unnecessary and parents can be taught easily to recognise side effects. Treating children from the start builds a trusting relationship with the family before the child requesting cosmetic revision of the fibro-fatty remnant.
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research