Cherry Angioma - Information on Cherry Angioma

Cherry Angioma Information

Cherry Angioma is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but Cherry Angioma may occur to the people at any age. Cherry angiomas are benign, fairly common skin growths that vary in size. They can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk. A venous angioma in the basal ganglia is a malformation of the veins that drain blood from the brain. This malformation is present at birth (congenital). The cause isn't known.

A cherry angioma is painless and harmless, but many persons want them removed for cosmetic reasons. Large angiomas can bleed profusely when they are injured. Because of this, don't puncture them or try to remove them yourself.

We have provided you here all symptoms, causes and treatment methods of Cherry Angioma. A cherry angioma is painless and harmless, but many persons want them removed for cosmetic reasons. Large angiomas can bleed profusely when they are injured. Because of this, don't puncture them or try to remove them yourself.

Symptoms of Cherry Angioma

Here is the list of some of the common symptoms of Angioma

• Small -- pinhead size to about 1/4 inch in diameter
• Bright red
• Smooth

Causes of Cherry Angioma

The cause of the Cherry Angioma is unknown.

Treatment of Cherry Angioma

Methods For Treating Cherry Angioma are :

The most common procedures used are

(1) electrosurgery – a minor surgical procedure during where a special electrical needle-like instrument is used to remove the angioma,

(2) cryotherapy – freezing the affected area with liquid nitrogen, and

(3) laser vaporization – using an intense beam of light to remove the angioma. This technique involves minimal harm to surrounding skin tissue. Unless the lesion is particularly large (1/4 inch across or more), you can expect excellent cosmetic results.