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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.
Derrick Adams is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Lincoln, California. Dr. Adams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spider Angioma. He is also highly rated in 82 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spider Angioma, Telangiectasia, Liver Spots, and Universal Acquired Melanosis. Dr. Adams is board certified in American Os Bd Dermatology.
"""Dr. Word is a board-certified dermatologist committed to addressing medical, surgical and cosmetic skin care needs. He attended medical school, completed his internship and dermatology residency training at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. He served as Chief Resident at UT Southwestern for the people of Dallas-Fort Worth at Parkland, Clements, Children's Medical Center Dallas and Veteran Affairs hospitals. Dr. Word is also a clinical assistant professor in dermatology at UT Southwestern and teaches medical students and residents at the Dallas Veterans Affairs Hospital. Dr. Word is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.""". Dr. Word is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spider Angioma. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atopic Dermatitis, Actinic Keratosis, Rosacea, and Warts. Dr. Word is board certified in Dermatology- American Board Of Dermatology, MOHS-Micrographic Surgery- American Board Of Dermatology/Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, and MOHS-Micrographic Surgery- American Board Of Dermatology.
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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