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Early Growth of Infantile Hemangiomas: What Do Parent Photos Teach Us?
- August 17, 2012
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Growth patterns suggest that referral of high-risk IH to appropriate specialists should occur much earlier than current practice.- Reviewing:
- Tollefson MM and Frieden IJ., Pediatrics 2012 Aug; 130:e314.
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Adrenal Insufficiency After Systemic Steroid Therapy for Hemangiomas Free
- April 17, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Only one infant developed insufficiency in this (small) study.- Reviewing:
- Lomenick JP et al., Arch Dermatol 2009 Mar; 145:262.
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Beta-Blocker Busts Infantile Hemangiomas Free
- June 20, 2008
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
A serendipitous discovery suggests that propranolol holds great promise for treating endangering hemangiomas.- Reviewing:
- Léauté-Labrèze C et al., N Engl J Med 2008 Jun 12; 358:2649.
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PHACE the Facts
- August 18, 2006
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Children with segmented facial hemangiomas may have other anomalies.- Reviewing:
- Metry DW et al., Am J Med Genet A 2006 May 1; 140:975-86.
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The Nasal Crease Sign May Herald Destruction of Septum in Segmental Facial Hemangiomas Free
- August 3, 2007
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Complications in hemangiomas of the nasal tip can be difficult to predict and difficult to manage.- Reviewing:
- Dakara RW et al., Pediatr Dermatol 2007 May/Jun; 24:241-5.
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Imiquimod Applied at Home for Hemangiomas
- February 2, 2007
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
A new therapeutic approach shows promise for superficial hemangiomas.- Reviewing:
- Ho NTC et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2007 Jan; 56:63-8.
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The Use of Propranolol for Infantile Hemangioma: Consensus Recommendations
- February 22, 2013
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
These guidelines will help optimize the safe use of this valuable hemangioma treatment until results of controlled studies become available.- Reviewing:
- Drolet BA et al., Pediatrics 2013 Jan; 131:128.
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Hyperkalemia During Propranolol Treatment of Extensive Infantile Hemangioma
- February 11, 2011
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
A potentially life-threatening complication emerged in one infant during therapy.- Reviewing:
- Pavlakovic H et al., Pediatrics 2010 Dec; 126:e1589.
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Topical Timolol Solution for Infantile Hemangioma of the Eyelid Free
- March 26, 2010
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
For thin hemangiomas, at least, this topical beta-blocker may be safe and effective.- Reviewing:
- Guo S and Ni N., Arch Ophthalmol 2010 Feb; 128:255. , Pediatr Dermatol 2009 Sep/Oct; 26:645.
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Corticosteroid Suppression in Infant Hemangioma-Derived Stem Cells Free
- March 17, 2010
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Suppression of vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) may explain in part the mechanism of action of corticosteroids in infantile hemangiomas.- Reviewing:
- Greenberger S et al., N Engl J Med 2010 Mar 18; 362:1005.
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Propranolol for Infantile Hemangioma: Safety Issues and Proposed Protocol
- November 6, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Case reports describe adverse events associated with this agent.- Reviewing:
- Lawley LP et al., Pediatr Dermatol 2009 Sep/Oct; 26:610. Frieden IJ and Drolet BA., Pediatr Dermatol 2009 Sep/Oct; 26:642.
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Propranolol for Infantile Hemangioma: A Retrospective Study in 71 Children
- July 8, 2011
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
This largest study to date showed propranolol to be useful for severe or complicated hemangiomas.- Reviewing:
- Bagazgoitia L et al., Pediatr Dermatol 2011 Mar/Apr; 28:108.
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Correction: Immunosuppressive Effects of Corticosteroids for Infantile Hemangioma Free
- July 23, 2010
- The Editors
- Dermatology
A correction to a summary published June 18, 2010 -
Immunosuppressive Effects of Corticosteroids for Infantile Hemangioma Free
- June 18, 2010
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Postpone live vaccines and check antibody titers when administering corticosteroids for hemangiomas.- Reviewing:
- Kelly ME et al., Arch Dermatol 2010 May 17;:
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Hobnail Hemangioma: A Misnomer?
- April 20, 2012
- Angelica Maria Selim, MD
- Dermatology
Hobnail and targetoid hemosiderotic hematomas are likely the same entity, representing a vascular malformation.- Reviewing:
- Trindade F et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2012 Jan; 66:112. Al Dhaybi R et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2012 Jan; 66:116.
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Lipoblastoma Mimicking an Infantile Hemangioma
- March 1, 2000
- ES Siegfried
- Dermatology
Typical hemangiomas are easily recognized by their clinical appearance and natural history. Thedifferential diagnosis of atypical lesions, however, includes a variety of benign and malignant . . .- Reviewing:
- Perlis CS et al., Pediatrics 2000 Jan; 105:
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Coping with a Child's Facial Hemangioma
- May 1, 1998
- EC Siegfried
- Dermatology
Hemangiomas, the most common benign tumor of childhood, occur in 10% of infants. Long-term prognosis is good; 90% involute by 9 years of age. Despite . . .- Reviewing:
- Tanner JL et al., Pediatrics 1998; 101:
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Topical Timolol Gel for Hemangiomas: A Multicenter, Retrospective Study
- March 30, 2012
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
This extension of a previously published pilot study further demonstrates efficacy and tolerability of topical timolol maleate treatment for superficial IH.- Reviewing:
- Chakkittakandiyil A et al., Pediatr Dermatol 2012 Jan/Feb; 29:28.
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Failure to Thrive in Infants with Complex Facial Hemangiomas
- March 23, 2012
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Close monitoring for failure to thrive and early intervention are recommended for infants with complex, ulcerated, perioral, or airway hemangiomas.- Reviewing:
- Thomas MW et al., Pediatr Dermatol 2012 Jan/Feb; 29:49.
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An inSPECTion: Is Propranolol Safe in PHACES Syndrome?
- December 2, 2011
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Results of this small study suggest that propranolol is not absolutely contraindicated for hemangioma associated with this syndrome.- Reviewing:
- Hernandez-Martin S et al., Eur J Pediatr Surg 2011 Nov 3;:
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