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Pediatrician Diagnoses Baby’s Port-Wine Stain, Refers Laser Treatment

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 3:58 PM UTC · How we work

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Parents Shannon Smith and Ayrton Hall sought evaluation for baby Reuben’s purple birthmark.
A pediatrician diagnosed lesion as a port-wine-stain birthmark and referred family to a dermatologist.
Dr. Matthew R. Greives said laser therapy requires several sessions, treatment improves results, and patients return for yearly check-ups.
Shannon posts the “iron fist” on TikTok (@raisingreu) to foster pride despite comments.
At ten weeks, Reuben’s mark shows cobblestone texture with red patches.

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Story summary

Parents Shannon Smith and Ayrton Hall sought evaluation for baby Reuben’s purple birthmark.
A pediatrician diagnosed lesion as a port-wine-stain birthmark and referred family to a dermatologist.
Dr. Matthew R. Greives said laser therapy requires several sessions, treatment improves results, and patients return for yearly check-ups.
Shannon posts the “iron fist” on TikTok (@raisingreu) to foster pride despite comments.
At ten weeks, Reuben’s mark shows cobblestone texture with red patches.