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Learn About Spider Angioma
Spider angioma is an abnormal collection of blood vessels near the surface of the skin.
Nevus araneus; Spider telangiectasia; Vascular spider; Spider nevus; Arterial spiders
Spider angiomas are very common. They often occur in pregnant women and in people with liver disease. They can appear in both children and adults. They get their name because the mark looks similar to a red spider.
They appear most often on the face, neck, upper part of the trunk, arms, and fingers.
The main symptom is a blood vessel spot that:
- May have a red dot in the center
- Has reddish extensions that reach out from the center
- Disappears when pressed on and comes back when pressure is released
In rare cases, bleeding occurs in a spider angioma.
Spider angiomas usually do not need treatment, but burning (electrocautery) or laser treatment is sometimes done.
Early in my training at the Mayo Clinic I was taught that the interest of the patient is the only interest to be considered. With that as my guiding principle, I strive to create a warm and trusting relationship with my patients so they may feel at ease discussing their skin care issues with me. I believe strongly in educating patients on how best they can be in control of their own outcomes; they are the ones who live day to day in their own skin and I need them to help with their care plan! Lastly, I try to administer a healthy dose of laughter with each prescription or procedure as I've found this helps my patients get better more quickly. Dr. Charles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spider Angioma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Charles is board certified in Dermatology.
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Charles Linden is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Linden is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spider Angioma. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spider Angioma, Telangiectasia, Actinic Keratosis, and Purpura.
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Mimi Bansal is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Bansal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spider Angioma. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Contact Dermatitis, Spider Angioma, Telangiectasia, and Exfoliative Dermatitis.
Spider angiomas in children may disappear after puberty, and often disappear after a woman gives birth. Untreated, spider angiomas tend to last in adults.
Treatment is often successful.
Let your provider know if you have a new spider angioma so they can check for other related medical conditions.
Published Date: October 13, 2024
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.
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