Port-wine Stains Causes & Risks

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Causes

When not associated with other conditions, port-wine stains are benign (harmless) abnormalities of the blood vessels in the top portion of the skin.

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. There are no known risk factors for port-wine stains.

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