This is a three-month-old infant with a port-wine stain. This infant has a port-wine stain of the left chest. Port-wine stains are persistent vascular malformations, as seen here on the arm. The side of the face is a common location for a port-wine stain, as seen in this infant. This port-wine stain occurred at the lower back.
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Port-Wine Stain  A parent's guide for infants and babies

Picture of Port-Wine Stain: This is a three-month-old infant with a port-wine stain. Divider line
This is a three-month-old infant with a port-wine stain.
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Self-Care Guidelines
There is no self-care required for a port-wine stain. Treat the skin as you would any other part of the baby, with careful, gentle cleansing and moisturization.
When to Seek Medical Care
The skin of the port-wine stain should behave just like the skin on the rest of the baby, although the port-wine stain may darken and expand as the baby grows; if the skin bleeds or develops cracks or other problems, contact the child's doctor for further advice.
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Last Modified: 9 Jan 2009
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