An infant sleeping on their right side facing toward the camera. They are covered to the waist in a yellow blanket and a deep pink vascular malformation is visible on their left side torso.
September 20, 2023

Vascular Malformations: Types and Treatment

Frequently known as birthmarks, vascular malformations occur when blood vessels develop abnormally. A variety of types and treatment options exist for vascular malformations.
An illustration showing the left side of an infant's face with a hemangioma above the left eyebrow, with a detail of what a hemangioma looks like under the surface of the skin.
September 20, 2023

Infantile Hemangioma: Phases, Causes, and Treatment

Infantile hemangioma is a common benign vascular tumor characterized by a hyperpigmented, often raised area of the skin. With a lifecycle consisting of four phases, infantile hemangioma is treatable with methods both pharmacological and non-pharmacological.
Dr. Andrea Paulson standing in the Gillette Children's skyway.
September 18, 2023

Pediatric Spasticity Management

Spasticity causes muscles to tighten or stiffen and become resistant to stretching. It is often associated with an underlying neuromuscular condition such as cerebral palsy. Gillette Children's physical medicine and rehabilitation physician Dr. Andrea Paulson shares her expertise on the tools available for effective pediatric spasticity management.