Angiokeratoma, a benign cutaneous lesion of capillaries, causes small dark spots on the skin. They occur anywhere on the body. These lesions occur when capillaries dilate or widen near the surface of the skin. The symptoms are telangiectasia, acanthosis, and hyperkeratosis on the skin. These spots are usually harmless, and they bleed a lot when it is scratched accidentally. There are several types of angiokeratoma, such as sporadic angiokeratoma, angiokeratoma of mibelli, angiokeratoma of Fordyce, angiokeratoma circumscriptum, and fabre disease. It is treated by excision, laser therapy, cryotherapy, or electrocautery.
Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It does not look like an STD (sexually transmitted disease).
Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.
