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Medical Conditions - Cherry Angioma

Cherry angioma is a mole-like skin growth containing tiny blood vessels or capillaries that can occur in any part of the body. It often occurs due to aging and increased exposure to bromine. This skin condition is treated by excision, electrodessication, cryosurgery, and laser removal.

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Why am I having many pinprick-sized blood-red dots on my upper arms for a month?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will definitely help you with it. Yes, your dermatologist is right. These are angiomas, not related to blood cancer or other malignancies.

Why do I have a small red spot on my skin for 3 months?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for expressing your concern and sending the photograph.

Why do I get tiny, isolated red spots on the arms and chest?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The red spots over your skin could be due to petechiae. Petechiae are tiny red, flat spots that appear on your skin. They are caused by bleeding.

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How to manage cherry angioma with itching on my chest and back?

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What can the blemish on my forehead be?

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How to manage blood blisters?

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How can cherry angiomas be treated?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Well, cherry angioma is mainly due to exposure to the sun.

How do you manage skin pigmentation?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blotchy pigmentation is a common problem noticed in patients above 50 years of age. Sensitive skin predisposes more to such pigmentary changes.

I am suffering from angiomas on the back. Kindly help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, these are cherry angioma. What do you want to know specifically about these? These are harmless and will require electrocautery if you want them to get removed.

What is the treatment for a painless and non-itchy red spot on the back of the left knee?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There could be multiple causes for your red spots. 1.

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