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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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Can you give a second opinion for my skin pigmentation?

Query: Hi doctor, I am seeking a second opinion on an issue. Recently, a doctor at a skin cancer clinic observed my hands and arms and noticed sunspots on my hands. I have something similar on my right inner forearm. In the past, I have noticed a spot growing adjacent to this. Another, dermatologist felt t...  Read Full »


Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Answer: 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. Your clinical images are suggestive of macular seborrheic keratosis or solar lentigo, both of which are benign. Although, comm...  Read Full »

I have cherry angiomas over my stomach. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have cherry angiomas all over my stomach. Is there a natural way to get rid of them? I am on Lisinopril. I am currently working as a contractor and cannot see a dermatologist. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations?  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Well, cherry angioma is mainly due to exposure to the sun. It is more common in middle age to old age people. Frankly speaking, there is no cream or tablet to get rid of it. It can occur in any part of the body due to rupture of blood vessels. The only treatment for che...  Read Full »

I have blemishes on my forehead. Please suggest remedies.

Query: Hi doctor, Since one year, I am having a blemish on my forehead. Occasionally, the color of the blemish changes from red to pale red. It is not raised. I have tried facial cleansers and scrubs, but nothing seems to have worked. I am attaching the photographs. Please check them and suggest me some so...  Read Full »


Dr. Charu Bansal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and checked your photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know the following details: Can you tell me, if you are talking about the red spot that is surrounding the pale red area? Do you have any idea, wh...  Read Full »

What does the 0.7-inch red spot at the back of my knee indicate?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old male who does not take any medication. I have a red spot approximately 0.7 inches in diameter located at the back of my left knee that is not painful or itchy but has not reduced in size or redness in several weeks. Please help. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Kanani Darshan Jayantilal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There could be multiple causes for your red spots. 1. Contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction to something that has come into contact with your skin, such as a new detergent, fabric softener, or lotion. 2. Eczema is a chronic skin condit...  Read Full »

Are my pinprick-sized blood-red dots on the arms signs of malignancy?

Query: Hi doctor,I have a few dozen pinprick-sized blood-red dots on each of my upper arms (nowhere else) for a month. I do not think they have changed since then, but it is hard to tell since there are too many to track. I had noticed them all at once, but I am not sure for how long they have been there s...  Read Full »


Dr. Mubashir Razzaq Khan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your dermatologist is right. These are angiomas, not related to blood cancer or other malignancies. To rule out any malignancies, get ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), LDH (lactate dehydrogenase), and CBC (complete blood count) tests done, and send me your resu...  Read Full »

I have got tiny bumps on my hand. What are they?

Query: Hi doctor, I have occasionally gotten these tiny bumps with a red dot in the middle for years. Previously they have been mostly on my hand, with the lump ranging from pin-head size to the size of maybe half your little fingernail. I have a mole pen to get rid of them; when they are burnt, they relea...  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhin Varghese

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. They are not warts. The picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) is of the small papules (as seen in two pictures, one is unclear). You have attached possibly a small cutaneous angioma. It can be co...  Read Full »

Will blood blister go on its own?

Query: Hello doctor, I have blood blisters for over a month. I keep bleeding and would not heal. It stayed the same size. Sometimes it is warm to touch.  Read Full »


Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history and seeing the attachment photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it looks like an infected angioma, which is a cyst formed by superficial or deep blood vessels. There is no need to panic as this is a common condition and is treatabl...  Read Full »

What is the reason for the tiny, isolated red spots on the arms and chest?

Query: Hi doctor, I have tiny, isolated red dots on the arms (four on the left arm, three on the right arm), some on the chest away from each other. I am six feet two inches tall and weigh 250 pounds. I have an anxiety disorder (hypochondria). I am taking Coversyl (Perindopril) for hypertension and Allopur...  Read Full »


Dr. Shama Naaz

Answer: 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. They can sometimes be multiple and may appear as a rash. Do you get bruised easily, or does your blood take long to clot whe...  Read Full »

I have two cherry angiomas on my stomach. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have a question about cherry angioma. I just noticed two cherry angiomas on my stomach and wanted a professional opinion. My father had a large cherry angioma on his chest, similar to a pimple. I am currently taking the following medications.1. Alprazolam.2. Pristiq. 3. Carvedilol.4. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Cherry angioma is a noncancerous (benign) skin growth made up of blood vessels. They are common skin growths that vary in size and can occur almost anywhere on the body. Cherry angiomas usually develop on the trunk an...  Read Full »

I have angiomas on the back. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have angiomas on the back. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Payal Chauhan

Answer: 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. No creams or oral medications are effective.  Read Full »

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