Cherry Angiomas: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment

• Red moles, also known as cherry angiomas, are frequent skin growths that can appear on any part of your body. They're also known as Campbell de Morgan spots or senile angiomas.
• They are most commonly encountered in people over the age of 30. 
• Cherry angiomas have a crimson hue due to a cluster of small blood vessels within them.

• Unless it bleeds frequently or varies in size, form, or color, this type of skin growth is usually not a cause for concern. 
• If you detect any bleeding or changes in your appearance, consult your doctor. These could be skin cancer symptoms.

How Do Cherry Angiomas Appear?

• A cherry angioma is often bright red, circular, or oval in shape, and small, measuring between a pinpoint and one-fourth of an inch in diameter. 
• Some cherry angiomas are smooth and even with your skin, while others are slightly elevated. They are most commonly found on the chest, arms, legs, and shoulders.
• If the angioma is scratched, rubbed, or sliced open, bleeding can occur.

What Causes Cherry Angiomas?

• The actual cause of red moles is unknown, but there may be a hereditary element that predisposes some people to them. 
• They have also been connected to pregnancy, chemical exposure, certain medical conditions, and climate.
• Cherry angiomas appear to be related to age as well. They frequently occur around the age of 30 and appear to grow in size and number with age. 

What is the treatment for cherry angiomas?

• A cherry angioma is unlikely to require treatment, but you have options if you want it removed for cosmetic reasons.
• It may need to be removed if it is in a region that is easily bumped and causes regular bleeding.
• There are several standard methods for eradicating red moles.

    1. Cryosurgery

• The angioma is frozen with liquid nitrogen during cryosurgery. It will be destroyed by the intense cold. This approach is well-known for being a quick and simple operation.
• Cryosurgery normally only requires one treatment session, and the liquid nitrogen is usually sprayed for around 10 seconds. After that, the wound doesn't require much attention.

    2. Electrocauterization

• The angioma is burned with an electric current given by a small probe in this surgical way of treatment. 
• You will also have a grounding pad implanted someplace on your body for this process to ground the remainder of your body from an electrical surge.

    3. Laser treatment

• The cherry angioma is removed with a pulsed dye laser (PDL) in this form of surgery. 
• The PDL is a highly concentrated yellow laser that emits enough heat to eradicate the lesion. This approach is rapid and performed as an outpatient operation, so you will not be required to stay in the hospital overnight.
• Depending on the number of angiomas, you may require one to three treatment sessions. This operation can result in minor bruises that can remain for up to ten days.

    4. Shave removal

• The angioma is removed from the top layer of the skin during this surgery. Shave excision is a less intrusive alternative to invasive surgery, which would include cutting out the lesion or growth and closing it with stitches or sutures.
• Scarring is infrequent but always possible if angiomas are removed using any of these treatments.

When should you get medical attention for cherry angiomas?

• Schedule an appointment with your doctor if you detect any changes in the appearance of a red mole. 
• When the appearance of a lesion or growth changes or the diagnosis is unknown, it is critical to have it examined. 
• Your doctor will be able to rule out potentially fatal illnesses, including skin cancer.
• To diagnose or rule out other disorders, your doctor may decide to do a biopsy, which includes removing and evaluating a tiny sample of the area or the entire lesion.