Vascular Birthmark Center

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday.

11/25/2025

Hearing the term vascular tumor associated with your newborn can be terrifying for new parents. You will most likely have many questions, and here are the answers to four of them.

Hearing the term vascular tumor associated with your newborn can be terrifying for new parents. Before you panic, there areRead the full article

11/20/2025

to this wonderful case that is the perfect example of how early intervention works! After 9 months of Hemangeol and laser therapy, we saw these amazing results all before her first birthday.

11/17/2025

November is National Healthy Skin Month. It’s a time to pay attention to your skin, learn about skin care, and adopt habits that can lead to a lifetime of healthier skin, hair, and nails.

This month is devoted to raising awareness of skin health and promoting good skin care practices.

11/12/2025

Sharing Dr. Linda's VBF Fact of the Week. this about SWS?

11/10/2025

We understand that birthmarks can be affected by various physical injuries. When such injuries occur directly on the birthmark site, the implications can be more significant than if they occurred on regular skin. Find out more on our latest .

At The Vascular Birthmark Center in New York, we understand that birthmarks can be affected by various physical injuries. TheseRead the full article

11/06/2025

Please like and follow Dr. Levitin's Open Sinus Ear, Nose, and Throat page for updates and information on sinusitis and treatments. Thank you!

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If you have struggled with sinus problems, you know how miserable infections, congestion, and sinus pain can be. At Open Sinus, we are experts at relieving many common sinus problems utilizing minimally invasive methods such as our balloon sinuplasty.

11/04/2025

I am delighted to share one of my longest follow-ups... after 12 years! Here is a beautiful young girl who was born with a large orbital hemangioma encroaching on her eye. Because of the risk to her vision, we moved quickly to treatment. After just one surgery and a couple lasers, she was already back to normal by age 2, and now 10 years later, she is living proof that earlier treatment is indeed better (and thanks Mom for sharing!).

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Be safe and enjoy the weekend!

10/28/2025

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. There can be emotional impacts for some children with vascular birthmarks so bullying prevention and awareness are important!

Children may experience several, long-lasting psychological issues related to having a vascular birthmark. The problems that children face are typicallyRead the full article

10/23/2025

Everyone gets itchy skin, but an itch that doesn’t go away can be irritating. Here are 10 reasons your skin itches and how to get relief.

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Discover the many reasons for itchy skin and see what dermatologists say can bring relief.

10/21/2025

We strive to provide our patients with comprehensive information about the various conditions affecting skin and vascular health. One question that arises frequently is whether there is a connection between diabetes and birthmarks. Find out more on our latest blog.

At The Vascular Birthmark Center in New York, we strive to provide our patients with comprehensive information about the variousRead the full article