Birthmarks in Texas & Louisiana

At Sanova Dermatology, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier skin care through a combination of experience, education, and advanced technology. Our team of highly experienced physicians are dedicated to providing treatment for Birthmarks. We have convenient locations across Texas, including Houston, Pflugerville, Austin, Bee Cave, and Dripping Springs. We also serve Louisiana with locations in Metairie, Old Metairie, Uptown New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

Spots that appear on the skin at birth, or shortly thereafter are called birthmarks. They can be small or large; red, purple, brown or black. Pigmented birthmarks, which are caused by areas of excess pigmentation in the skin, include moles, Mongolian spots, and café-au-lait spots. Vascular birthmarks are referred to as port-wine stains, salmon-colored patches, macular stains, or hemangiomas (strawberry birthmarks). They result from an increased number of blood vessels in the skin.

Birthmarks are generally not a health hazard and usually do not require treatment. However, if they are quite noticeable, they may cause self-consciousness or loss of self-esteem. If a birthmark cannot be camouflaged with cosmetics, talk with your dermatologist about the possibility of removing it. Birthmarks can be treated in a number of ways, including surgery, laser therapy and other medical procedures.