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University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "birthmark" |
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AR Children's Hospital Birthmarks Homepage Description: This site has detailed information on birthmarks, particularly on hemangiomas. (birthmarks.org) |
| Birthmarks and Hemangiomas InterNETwork Support Description: Support, resources, and information on medical treatment of birthmarks and hemangiomas. (members.tripod.com) |
| Birthmarks.com Description: This site offers information and helpful sites related to various port-wine stain and other birthmarks, including contact information for physicians in this field. (birthmarks.com) |
| Hemangiomas and Vascular Anomalies Description: Features detailed information on various birthmarks, hemangioma, arterial, and venous vascular malformations. Explains prognosis, treatment, and tests' options. (birthmarks.us) |
| International Society For The Vascular Anomalies Description: The official site of the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies. (issva.org) |
| Mongolian Spots - DrGreene.com Description: Read an article that describes spots on the skin that are sometimes mistaken for bruises. (drgreene.com) |
| My port wine stain Description: Information about port-wine stain and other birthmarks that present with skin lesions similar to port-wine stain. Useful links to other inbformative sites are provided. (myportwinestain.com) |
| Shine On Description: Personal, yet informative site offering resources, feedback and support to others dealing with a similar situation. (angelfire.com) |
| Strawberry Hemangiomas Description: Tells the story of Payden's birthmark along with laser treatment. (pages.ivillage.com) |
| Vascular Birthmarks Foundation Description: An international charitable organization that provides support and informational resources for individuals affected by hemangiomas, port wine stains and other vascular birthmarks and tumors. Also sponsors relevant research. (birthmark.org) |
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