Why are there obvious blood vessels in my baby’s eyelids?

The skin of very young babies is very thin and delicate, so they are prone to many skin problems. When parents find that the blood vessels in the baby's eyelids are relatively obvious, they will be very anxious and afraid that there is a problem with the baby's health. But in fact, the obvious blood vessels in the baby's eyelids are a normal phenomenon and there is no need to worry too much.

1. The normal eyelid blood vessels are obvious because infants and young children have thinner skin.

It is only one-third the thickness of an adult's skin, so sometimes you can see obvious capillaries, such as red blood vessels and blue veins. The blood vessels are more obvious, especially in children with fair skin. Generally, they will fade away with light pressure, and most of the time it is normal. If it is a red patch, then it is not normal and is likely to be a hemangioma. You should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.

2. If the blood vessels in the eyelids are normal and obvious, parents do not need to worry too much

Most babies are like this, but the location of the growth is different, some grow in conspicuous places, and some grow in hidden places. This condition usually does not require treatment and will generally resolve on its own after a few months. As the baby grows older, it will become more and more normal.

3. If there is no sign of disappearance as the baby grows up, you can go to the hospital for a color Doppler ultrasound to see if there are any blood vessels under the skin.

Whether there is a hemangioma problem or not, corresponding treatment will be carried out according to the condition.

4. It should be a hemangioma (capillary hemangioma).

Capillary hemangiomas are often seen on the skin, with the largest number on the occipital region, head, face, limbs, and back, and many grow on the lips and tongue. Capillary hemangiomas vary in size, with large ones occupying large areas of the face or limbs and small ones being only a few millimeters and slightly above the skin. Capillary hemangiomas usually exist at birth, grow rapidly within 6 months, and gradually stop growing after one or two years of age. It affects the appearance and there is a risk of heavy bleeding if it is damaged, so parents should pay close attention. If the hemangioma is small, grows slowly, and is not in an exposed area, it may resolve on its own after it stops growing. If the hemangioma grows rapidly and seriously affects the appearance, it should be treated immediately.