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    Laser Therapy is used to treat superficial hemangioma and ulcerated hemangioma.  This method of treatment has been shown to be effective in treating hemangioma during he early growth phase, to help heal ulcerations and to improve the appearance of residual blood vessels after involution.  The type of laser used will depend on the phase of growth or involution of the hemangioma. 

There are some known side effects of laser therapy.  Laser therapy may result in hypo-pigmentation of the area treated.  It can cause heating of the skin which may cause scarring.  It is very important to that the physician treating the child with laser is  experienced in the use of laser, the various types of laser and how they apply to hemangioma.

Laser is effective in decreasing the pigmentation of PWS and other vascular lesions.

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