A photo shared byGood BoneshostMina Starsiak Hawk’s to herInstagramprofile is sparking an insightful conversation.
But it’s the birthmark on the child’s forehead that garnered questions from theHGTVhost’s fans.
Was she born with it or did it develop after birth?"
Hawk replied back, writing, “It is a hemangioma.
A lot of people call them strawberries.
Of [sic] a north mark.
It typically will grow larger for the first year then start to shrink.”
Another fan also messaged the television personality to express her support for generating awareness on hemangioma.
This is not the first time Hawk has sparked meaningful discussions.
What exactly is a hemangioma?
According toMayo Clinic, a hemangioma is a scarlet, raised birthmark that consists of excess blood vessels.
Almost half of those who had an infantile hemangioma will have scar tissue or excess blood vessels remain.
If the hemangioma affects the child’s breathing, sight or hearing, a pediatrician should be consulted immediately.
Hemangiomas that grow larger in size could be a symptom of the PHACE syndrome.
If the hemangioma requires treatment, propranolol, a beta-blocker, has been highly recommended byNYU Langone Health.
The medication can be used in children 5-weeks-old and older.
