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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Port Wine Stain
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the condition?
Laser surgery can be done to to close off blood vessels supplying the port wine stain. This kind of treatment should be used when the port wine stain is still flat, before it becomes thicker.
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Bruising and discoloration can occur right after laser treatment. Repeated treatments are usually needed.
What happens after treatment for the condition?
If treated early on, port wine stains improve dramatically.
How is the condition monitored?
Monitoring is based on appearance alone, unless the port wine stain is part of some other underlying condition.