Infantile hemangiomas (IHs), in other words ”strawberry birthmarks” are spongy, raised naevi on the skin, usually with a soft, red surface. In Caucasian race they occur in 1 in 20 babies (1), whereas the incidence in Asian and black children reaches about 1% (2). They are more common in females and premature infants (3). Still only 30% of infantile hemangiomas are present at birth (1). Most of them develop in the first weeks of life. Studies show that up to 80% of lesions will have regressed by the age of 7(1). Generally in most cases the “wait and see” approach seems to be the best, but sometimes the treatment is vital. Due to the recurring complications of hemangiomas or strong interference with daily function doctors decide to intervene. Yet the best treatment option has not been established. Read full text »