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What is the definition of Cherry Angioma?

A cherry angioma is a noncancerous (benign) skin growth made up of blood vessels.

What are the alternative names for Cherry Angioma?

Angioma - cherry; Senile angioma; Campbell de Morgan spots; de Morgan spots

What are the causes of Cherry Angioma?

Cherry angiomas are fairly common skin growths that vary in size. They can occur almost anywhere on the body, but usually develop on the trunk.

They are most common after age 30. The cause is unknown, but they tend to be inherited (genetic).

What are the symptoms of Cherry Angioma?

A cherry angioma is:

  • Bright cherry-red
  • Small -- pinhead size to about one quarter inch (0.5 centimeter) in diameter
  • Smooth, or can stick out from the skin
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What are the current treatments for Cherry Angioma?

Cherry angiomas usually do not need to be treated. If they affect your appearance or bleed often, they may be removed by:

  • Burning (electrosurgery or cautery)
  • Freezing (cryotherapy)
  • Laser
  • Shave excision
Who are the top Cherry Angioma Local Doctors?
Alessandro M. Borghi
Alessandro M. Borghi
Ferrara, IT 

Alessandro Borghi practices in Ferrara, Italy. Borghi and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cherry Angioma. His top areas of expertise are Cherry Angioma, Lichen Sclerosus, Metopic Ridge, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy.

Dr. Kelli A. Hutchens
Dermatology
Dr. Kelli A. Hutchens
Dermatology

Forefront Dermatology Sc

801 York St, 
Manitowoc, WI 
Accepting New Patients
Languages Spoken English

Kelli Hutchens is a Dermatologist in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Dr. Hutchens and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cherry Angioma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis. Dr. Hutchens is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Mary-margaret B. Noland
Dermatology
Dr. Mary-margaret B. Noland
Dermatology

University Of Virginia Physicians Group

1221 Lee St, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Languages Spoken English

Mary-margaret Noland is a Dermatologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Noland and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cherry Angioma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, and Cerebral Cavernous Malformation. Dr. Noland is currently accepting new patients.

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What is the outlook (prognosis) for Cherry Angioma?

Cherry angiomas are noncancerous. They usually do not harm your health. Removal usually does not cause scarring.

What are the possible complications of Cherry Angioma?

A cherry angioma may cause:

  • Bleeding if it is injured
  • Changes in appearance
  • Emotional distress
When should I contact a medical professional for Cherry Angioma?

Contact your provider if:

  • You have symptoms of a cherry angioma and you would like to have it removed
  • The appearance of a cherry angioma (or any skin lesion) changes
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Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

Published Date: November 30, 2022
Published By: Ramin Fathi, MD, FAAD, Director, Phoenix Surgical Dermatology Group, Phoenix, AZ. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

What are the references for this article ?

Dinulos JGH. Vascular tumors and malformations. In: Dinulos JGH, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 23.

Patterson JW. Vascular tumors. In: Patterson JW, ed. Weedon's Skin Pathology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 39.