An infant was born with a nevus flammeus (i.e., port wine stain). The parents ask questions about the lesions. What information will be provided to the parents?
A) Tattooing is the best option to remove large birthmarks such as these.
B) This birthmark does not fade with aging, and laser can be used to fade the stain.
C) This birthmark needs to be removed with surgery.
D) This birthmark will generally fade as your child gets older.

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Nevus flammeus, or port wine stain, is a type of capillary malformation that does not fade with age. Laser treatment can be used to lighten or remove the stain.

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