Has a Birthmark Changed Recently? — Near Lokhandwala - Mumbai

Most birthmarks stay much the same for life, which is why a change is worth paying attention to rather than assuming it's nothing.

The changes worth mentioning to a dermatologist are fairly simple to spot: a mark that has grown, darkened or lightened noticeably, developed an uneven or blurred border, changed in texture, or started to itch, bleed or feel raised where it used to be flat. None of these automatically mean something serious. Skin marks can shift with age, sun exposure and hormonal changes. But the only reliable way to tell an ordinary change from one that needs a closer look is an examination.

If the mark turns out to be stable and simply cosmetic, that same visit can cover whether treatment is an option and what type of birthmark you're dealing with — pigmented or vascular, since the two respond differently.

A birthmark consultation may help you:

Have a changing mark examined properly
Understand what type of birthmark it is
Know whether treatment is appropriate in your case
Reduce the appearance of selected marks, where suitable

The dermatologist examines the mark's colour, depth, borders and texture, asks how long the change has been developing, and takes your skin type and history into account before advising anything. Any plan is based on an individual assessment, more than one session may be advised, and results can vary depending on the type of birthmark, its location and your skin characteristics.

Treatment costs vary depending on the type and size of the birthmark, the number of sessions advised and the approach used.

Our Andheri West clinic is convenient for individuals from Lokhandwala, Juhu, Four Bungalows and Versova.

Call or WhatsApp to book a consultation if a mark on your skin has changed.