Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2025, Vol. 58 ›› Issue (5): 396-404.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20240452

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Expert consensus on diagnosis and treatment of port-wine stain in children (2025 edition)

The Consensus Development Expert Group on Diagnosis and Treatment of Port-wine Stain in Chinese Children; Pediatric Dermatologist Committee, China Dermatologist Association   

  1. The Consensus Development Expert Group on Diagnosis and Treatment of Port-wine Stain in Chinese Children; Pediatric Dermatologist Committee, China Dermatologist Association
  • Received:2024-08-22 Revised:2025-01-21 Online:2025-05-15 Published:2025-04-30
  • Contact: Xu Zigang; Wang Hua E-mail:zigangxupek@163.comhuawang@hospital.cqmu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    The study was funded by the Beijing Hospitals Authority’s Ascent Plan(DFL20241201)

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Port-wine stain (PWS) is the most common type of low-flow capillary malformations in children. PWS often occurs after birth with a predilection for the face and neck, seriously affecting the physical and mental health of patients and the quality of life of their families. Compared with adults, children are in a growth and development stage. PWS-related syndromes can affect extracutaneous organs, but may only present with mild erythema in the early stage, and is liable to result in misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. Therefore, early recognition is particularly important. Based on the latest Chinese and international research progress and through extensive discussions, the Consensus Development Expert Group on Diagnosis and Treatment of PWS in Chinese Children formulated the consensus on the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of, as well as health education for PWS in children, aiming to provide guidance for clinicians on the diagnosis and treatment of PWS.

Key words: Port-wine stain, Child, Diagnosis, Therapy, Expert consensus