What Is a Cherry Angioma?

Cherry angiomas are an irritating type of skin growth. They often do not need treatment since the patient with the cherry angioma can live a normal life.

Description

A cherry angioma is a skin growth or lesion that is noncancerous. Found anywhere on the body, it is bright "cherry" red in color, smooth to the touch, and no more than 1/4-inch across.

Susceptibility

While the cause is unknown, the cherry angioma is often found in patients over the age of 30. Typically they are on the trunk portion of the body.

Treatment

While these are just annoyances some may bleed. People who want them removed can have them excised via laser, freezing, burning, or surgery.

Complications

These skin growths are harmless, but they may cause stress from the appearance of them. They may change how they look, and if they are injured they can bleed.

Prognosis

These are non life-threatening benign growths that cause no harm other than occasional bleeding and some embarrassment. See your doctor if you'd like them removed.

References

• Google Health