Port-wine stain

Port-wine stain is a congenital capillary malformation, typically presenting as light red, dark red, or purplish-red patches of varying sizes on the skin, most commonly seen on the face and neck. It usually does not regress spontaneously and requires early treatment to alleviate or eliminate symptoms and prevent severe cosmetic impact. Common Questions Q: Will port-wine stains grow larger? A: Simple nevi among port-wine stains generally regress within 2 years. However, nevus flammeus (port-wine stain) not only does not regress but also gradually enlarges with age, becoming thicker and darker in color by adulthood.