IPL for Port-Wine Stains

Vascular anomalies can be classified as tumors (characterized by proliferating endothelium) and malformations (normal endothelial turnover). Port-wine stain (PWS) is the most common vascular malformation of the skin, present in 0.3–0.5% of newborns. Seventy to 80% of PWS occur in the face and neck regions, initially appearing as flat, pink-red macules that may gradually thicken and darken with time and may be associated with soft tissue or bone overgrowth.