Doctors advise parents to closely monitor hemangiomas because they can develop sores, become infected, or bleed. It can be difficult to prevent young children from touching the birthmarks. Pulling or scratching can cause this bleeding. If these symptoms occur, it is best to speak to a pediatrician to ensure the hemangioma does not become infected.

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