Management of Vascular Lesions in Adolescents

Congenital and acquired cutaneous vascular lesions often present a difficult management problem in children and adolescents. This discussion outlines a practical approach to the evaluation and treatment of cutaneous vascular lesions such as hemangiomas, telangiectasias, angiokeratomas, and progressive pigmented purpura. Excisional surgery, laser surgery, and corrective cosmetics used in combination may produce the best cosmetic results.