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  • What Are Cherry Angiomas?
  • Diagnosis and Concerns
  • Treatment Options

Could That Bump Be a Cherry Angioma?

Could That Bump Be a Cherry Angioma?

Why It Matters

Cherry angiomas are common skin growths that might cause concern due to their appearance, but understanding their nature can ease your worries.
Contents
  • What Are Cherry Angiomas?
  • Diagnosis and Concerns
  • Treatment Options

What Are Cherry Angiomas?

Cherry angiomas are small, red, dome-shaped skin growths that commonly appear in adults over the age of 30. They are due to the proliferation of small blood vessels and are typically found on the trunk. Although they are not harmful, they can bleed if injured due to their vascular nature.

Diagnosis and Concerns

Cherry angiomas are usually diagnosed based on their appearance alone. If there is any concern about the possibility of a more serious condition, such as melanoma, a biopsy might be conducted. It's important to distinguish these benign growths from more serious skin conditions to avoid unnecessary worry.
Cherry angiomas are small, red, dome-shaped skin growths caused by the proliferation of small blood vessels, commonly found in adults over the age of 30.

Treatment Options

Most cherry angiomas do not require treatment unless they are causing cosmetic concerns or frequent bleeding. Treatment options include laser therapy, cryotherapy, or electrocauterization, all of which are effective in removing or reducing the appearance of these growths.

FAQs

Are cherry angiomas dangerous?

No, they are benign and usually harmless.

Can cherry angiomas be removed?

Yes, they can be removed if they are bothersome.

What causes cherry angiomas?

The exact cause is unknown, but they are related to blood vessel proliferation.

Do cherry angiomas go away on their own?

No, they usually do not disappear without treatment.

The Bottom Line

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Additional References
  1. Klebanov N, Lin WM, Artomov M, et al. Use of Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing to Identify Activating Hot Spot Mutations in Cherry Angiomas. JAMA Dermatol 2019; 155:211.
  2. Buslach N, Foulad DP, Saedi N, Mesinkovska NA. Treatment Modalities for Cherry Angiomas: A Systematic Review. Dermatol Surg 2020; 46:1691.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.