If you have small red bumps or spots on your skin, you may be noticing cherry angiomas — common, benign vascular lesions. At Laser Lisse in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Dr. Kathleen Farrell and her team use the GentleMax Pro® laser to precisely target and remove these red lesions while protecting the surrounding skin.
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Cherry angioma treatment is a laser procedure used to remove small, bright red vascular growths that commonly appear on the trunk, face, and legs. At Laser Lisse in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Dr. Kathleen Farrell and her team use the GentleMax Pro® Nd:YAG laser to safely target and eliminate these benign lesions. Treatment is typically chosen by adults who are bothered by the appearance of red spots or experience occasional bleeding from raised angiomas.
FAQs
What are cherry angiomas?
Cherry angiomas are small, benign vascular lesions made up of clusters of blood vessels. They are bright red in color and can appear flat like freckles or raised like small moles. They most commonly develop on the trunk, face, and legs.
They may range in size from as small as a pinhead to about one-quarter inch in diameter. Some raised angiomas can bleed if irritated.
What causes cherry angiomas?
The exact cause of cherry angiomas is not known. Research suggests that genetics may play a role, and they commonly appear after the age of 30. Both men and women develop cherry angiomas, and they often arise spontaneously without a specific trigger.
Are cherry angiomas contagious?
Cherry angiomas are not contagious and cannot be spread to another person or to other parts of your body. They are benign and do not pose a health risk. However, if a lesion changes in size, shape, or appearance, it should be evaluated to confirm the diagnosis.
Do I have to remove cherry angiomas?
Removal is not medically necessary unless the lesion bleeds or becomes irritated. Because cherry angiomas are noncancerous, treatment is typically performed for cosmetic reasons. In rare cases, Dr. Farrell may recommend a biopsy if a lesion appears atypical.
What is the best cherry angioma treatment?
The GentleMax Pro Nd:YAG laser targets the red pigment within the angioma. The focused laser energy heats and collapses the small blood vessels that form the lesion.
During treatment, patients may feel warmth at the site. The surrounding skin is not affected. The procedure takes only a few minutes. After treatment, the angioma typically darkens before gradually fading over several weeks to months.
*Individual results may vary.
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