Birthmarks: Where Do They Come From & How Are They Treated? | An Expert Explains

In this episode, we sit down with Sheilagh Maguiness, MD, FAAD, a board-certified pediatric dermatologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Maguiness has a special interest in diagnosing and managing vascular anomalies and is an expert in hemangiomas, capillary malformations, and complex vascular birthmarks.  With years of experience in her field, Dr. Maguiness has treated a vast array of skin conditions. Drawing from her distinct background, she is deeply committed to caring for her patients – on top of her work teaching and researching all aspects of pediatric dermatology… Click play now to discover: What vascular anomalies are, and how they are diagnosed and treated. Where birthmarks come from, and what they are made up of.  Why birthmarks have their own genetic signatures.  How Infantile Hemangioma develops and progresses.  You can find more on Dr. Maguiness here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C