Could these tiny red spots on my face and limbs be due to cherry angiomas? (photos)

Doctor's Answer

Thank you for the question.

Cherry aniogmas are small growths or proliferation of blood vessels. They do appear as you grow older, and is more common in the elderly.

However, it is not uncommon to have a few lesions at an earlier age. Some people are more prone to developing the cherry angiomas, and may have multiple lesions.

Thankfully, they are harmless and not cancerous and do not pose a health problem. However, it is difficult to prevent new lesions from appearing.

They can be left alone and treatment is not necessary. If you do find them to be burdensome, they can be removed by electro-surgical ablation or laser for cosmetic reasons.

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