Beta-blockers expand treatment options for infantile hemangiomas
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Propranolol may have revolutionized the treatment of infantile hemangiomas over the past decade, but other beta-blockers are making inroads in the treatment of these and other pediatric dermatologic disorders. One such beta-blocker is atenolol, a hydrophilic cardioselective agent...googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-cta'); (Source: Skin and Allergy News)
Source: Skin and Allergy News - November 18, 2014 Category: Dermatology Tags: PED News PED Dermatology SAN Expert Analysis SAN Clinical News SAN News SAN Lasers and Treatment Modalities SAN Pediatric Dermatology Source Type: news

Intraosseous Cavernous HemangiomaIntraosseous Cavernous Hemangioma
Read about this rare presentation of intraosseous cavernous hemangioma of the maxilla. How was this case diagnosed and successfully treated? ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 20, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

Traveling 2,700 miles to save Jesus’s arm
When you talk to Jesus Barradas, he is like any other 16-year-old boy, into music, soccer, video games and television. But when the Veracruz, Mexico native raises his left arm, you can see that something isn’t right. The forearm is much larger than his right. His left hand is swollen, the fingers curled into a near-permanent claw shape, and he holds it gingerly, almost cradling it protectively. Jesus was born with a vascular malformation in his arm called FAVA (fibroadipose vascular anomaly), which keeps blood from draining properly out of the tissues of his forearm. It’s both physically and emotionally painful...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - September 9, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tom Ulrich Tags: All posts arm FAVA fibroadipose vascular anomaly Vascular Anomalies Center (VAC) vascular malformation Source Type: news

Thermography Shows Promise for Monitoring Infantile HemangiomaThermography Shows Promise for Monitoring Infantile Hemangioma
Infrared thermography (IRT) is a reliable, effective strategy for assessing and monitoring the growth of infantile hemangiomas, according to new findings. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - June 26, 2014 Category: Dermatology Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

European Commission approves Pierre Fabre’s Hemangiol for infantile hemangioma treatment
Pierre Fabre Dermatologie Laboratories has received paediatric use marketing authorisation from the European Commission for Hemangiol (propranolol), indicated for the treatment of proliferating infantile hemangioma. (Source: Pharmaceutical Technology)
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - May 5, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA approves Pierre Fabre's paediatric drug Hemangeol to treat infantile hemangioma
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorisation to Pierre Fabre's paediatric drug Hemangeol (propranolol hydrochloride), as the first and only approved treatment for proliferating infantile hemangioma (IH) requiring syst… (Source: Pharmaceutical Technology)
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - March 19, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA OKs Propranolol Hydrochloride for Infantile HemangiomaFDA OKs Propranolol Hydrochloride for Infantile Hemangioma
Hemangeol is the first and only pediatric oral formulation of propranolol hydrochloride for treatment of proliferating infantile hemangioma requiring systemic therapy. FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 18, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Alert Source Type: news

Hepatic Hemangioma
Title: Hepatic HemangiomaCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 6/8/1999 11:48:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 12/13/2013 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General)
Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General - December 13, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas With Beta-BlockersTreatment of Infantile Hemangiomas With Beta-Blockers
Propranolol and other beta-blockers have revolutionized the treatment of infantile hemangioma. Review the pathogenesis and treatment of these common childhood tumors in this brief article. Skin Therapy Letter (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news

Creativity With Copper Wire and a Penis
(MedPage Today) -- "Ivan Today" brings you a creative way to treat cavernous hemangioma of the penis. (Source: MedPage Today Urology)
Source: MedPage Today Urology - October 16, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: news

Infantile HemangiomasInfantile Hemangiomas
This article reviews the identification, evaluation, and management of high-risk infantile hemangiomas, including the indications for treatment and the use of systemic treatments. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news

Propranolol in Complicated Infantile HemangiomaPropranolol in Complicated Infantile Hemangioma
This large case series evaluated the safety and efficacy of propranolol in the treatment of complex infantile hemangioma. The British Journal of Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news

Propranolol in Complicated Infantile HaemangiomaPropranolol in Complicated Infantile Haemangioma
This study provides data on indications and safety in a large cohort. The British Journal of Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news

Infantile Hemangiomas: Daily Timolol Maleate Slows GrowthInfantile Hemangiomas: Daily Timolol Maleate Slows Growth
The gel formulation of a medicine approved in 1978 to treat glaucoma slows the growth of potentially disfiguring infantile hemangiomas with few of the adverse effects that limit other treatments. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

Pregnant Woman with Gingival Lesions
An asymptomatic gingival hemangioma developed in this pregnant patient's mouth. What is this lesion? (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - April 11, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news