naevus flammeus
Last reviewed 11/2020
A capillary naevus is present at birth unlike a strawberry naevus. It is caused by a proliferation of capillaries in the superficial dermal capillary plexus.
Presentation:
- salmon-coloured patch: may be seen on the face or nape of the neck. Occurs in up to 40% of infants. Lesions on the site of the neck are often covered by hair and may not fade away.
- facial lesions (usually on the glabellar, forehead, eyelids) generally fade away in the first year of life.