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A port wine birthmark is a red or purple mark that looks like a stain on the skin. These birthmarks can occur anywhere on the body, but are most commonly found on the face. These marks occur when blood vessels, known as capillaries, in the skin are larger because of insufficient nerve supply.
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A port wine birthmark is a red or purple mark that looks like a stain on the skin. These birthmarks can occur anywhere on the body, but are most commonly found on the face. These marks occur when blood vessels, known as capillaries, in the skin are larger because of insufficient nerve supply.
Common symptoms reported by people with port wine birthmark
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for port wine birthmark
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