Port Wine Stain: Prevention & Expectations (Nevus Flammeus)

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Port Wine Stain

Alternate Names : Nevus Flammeus

Port Wine Stain | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the condition?

There are no ways to prevent port wine stains.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

If they are left alone, port wine stains will become thickened over time.

What are the risks to others?

Port wine stains are not contagious.

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Author: Lynn West, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/13/01

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