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

Question

Hi doctor,

I am 38-years-old and a little obese. I have noticed two or three cherry-colored spots on my chest and back. Are they something to be worried about? I hope it is not a sign of some serious disease.

Secondly, I am experiencing some generalized itching on my body. Last year same time of the year, I felt the same. Is it due to winter and dry skin?

I am putting coconut oil, and it gets better. Also, I am taking Allegra 180.

Kindly suggest.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your case (the attachments were removed to protect the patient's identity). These red spots are called cherry angioma, and they are nothing to worry about.

They are just like black moles, which normally occur on our skin. These are due to swelling of the blood vessels. In winter, we take a bath with hot water, which dries our skin by evaporating water from our skin. Heaters do the same.

As a result, the skin becomes drier. Use mild to moderate hot water, coconut oil, or liquid paraffin; both are fine. Or mix one teaspoon of Betamethasone lotion with two tablespoons of olive oil and apply two times a day for five days only.

Take Allegra for five days only. However, if other family members are also having an itch, then it is not due to a winter issue.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

That is good if no one in the family has an itching issue. Yes, every medicine, including Allegra, has side effects. The important one is that if you take it for a long period, then it will not be effective.

I suggest you take it when required or when itching becomes too much.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.