What are the dangers of skin hemangioma?

Skin hemangiomas may cause local aesthetic problems, functional impairments, and complications such as infection due to rupture, and need to be managed with methods such as observation, drug treatment, or surgical intervention depending on the severity of the harm.

1. Local aesthetic issues

Skin hemangiomas often appear as red or purple lumps that have a significant impact on appearance, especially when they occur in exposed areas such as the face and neck, which may have an adverse effect on the patient's mental health. It is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner to assess the severity. For hemangiomas that have a significant impact on appearance, local injections of drugs such as betahistine can be chosen to reduce the size of the lesion, and laser treatment can also be considered to reduce pigmentation and improve appearance.

2. Dysfunction

Larger hemangiomas may compress surrounding normal tissues, leading to corresponding functional impairment. For example, hemangiomas near the eyelids may cause visual impairment, and large hemangiomas near joints may affect mobility. Such situations should be actively intervened, such as oral beta-blockers such as propranolol, or surgical removal to restore normal function.

3 Risk of infection and complications

Some hemangiomas may become infected due to the loss of a thin layer of skin or easy rupture, and in severe cases may even cause ulcers or bleeding. For hemangiomas that have already ruptured, it is recommended to clean the wound immediately and apply antibiotic ointment; if the risk of infection increases, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. The doctor may use antibiotics or even surgical debridement.

4Possibility of accelerated growth or malignant change

Some hemangiomas may disappear on their own in early childhood, but if they continue to grow rapidly or cause pain or surface ulceration, you should be alert to the possibility of lesions, such as malignant transformation or compression of deep tissues. Regular follow-up combined with imaging examinations such as ultrasound and CT can help evaluate the development of hemangiomas.

Skin hemangiomas may cause a variety of harms, and reasonable intervention measures should be taken in a timely manner according to the condition. Patients are advised to have regular follow-up visits and choose appropriate treatment methods according to the doctor's advice in order to control the development of hemangiomas while avoiding complications.