NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Birthmarks are common—yet each one is unique. While most are harmless, some may change or cause concern over time. At Patients Medical in New York City, we take a comprehensive, integrative approach to birthmark care, combining expert dermatology, functional assessment, and patient-centered counseling to assess risk, support natural resolution, and treat effectively when needed.
We look at your skin—and your whole picture.
Birthmarks are skin irregularities that appear at or soon after birth. They vary widely in appearance and origin, including:
Most birthmarks are benign and fade or remain stable. However, you should consult us if you notice:
Early evaluation helps ensure safety and guide the best care.
Birthmarks often stem from developmental variances during skin formation in utero:
Functionally, our aim is to assess each lesion for cancer risk or systemic associations and explore why it appeared.
To fully understand each birthmark, we may recommend:
Over 50% of infant hemangiomas shrink significantly by age 5. We guide natural regression, tracking progress while supporting skin health.
When appropriate, we may recommend:
All used under physician oversight.
For lesions not resolving or causing issues:
To enhance skin resilience and overall wellness:
Emma, born with a port-wine stain on her cheek, faced social anxiety by age 4. We performed dermatoscopy, ultrasound, and assessed psychosocial impact.
Customized 12‑month plan included:
Within a year, Emma’s mark lightened by 60%, and her confidence soared.
Most are harmless, but monitoring is key—especially for changes, deep vascular lesions, or syndromic risk.
Some lighten over time; supportive botanicals and antioxidants can help overall skin health. Laser may be needed for cosmetic or medical reasons.
Yes, we offer in-office pulsed dye laser with gentle sedation options for kids and adults.
Observation and some tests may be covered. Cosmetic laser sessions are typically out-of-network; we provide superbills for reimbursement.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
Patients Medical PC
1148 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1B New York, NY 10128
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