Red Wine Allergy
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Symptoms
Early port-wine stains are usually flat and pink in appearance. As the child gets older, the color may deepen to a dark red or purplish color. They occur most often on the face but can appear anywhere on the body. Over time, the area can become thickened and take on a cobblestone-like appearance.
Signs and tests
Your doctor can usually diagnose a port wine stain by looking at the skin.
In unusual cases, a skin biopsy may be needed. Depending on the location...
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