Basics On Cherry Angioma

Let us begin by asking the most basic question: what exactly is cherry angioma? These are basically red moles and are common skin growths. They can develop on almost any area of the body. They are also referred to as senile angiomas or Campbell de Morgan spots. 

Who do they affect? 

They are commonly found on people who are 30 and older than that.  

What gives them the reddish appearance? 

The reddish appearance is caused by the collection of small blood vessels inside of it. 

This skin anomaly or condition is not of serious concern unless it bleeds often or it has a tendency to change its size or color. If you notice any change in color or the size of it, or if it bleeds, it is important that you see a doctor and report the symptoms immediately. Why? These can be signs of skin cancer as well. It is only when you get these symptoms that the condition can become a matter of concern. 

What is the reason behind the formation of cherry angioma?

The true cause of the formation of the red moles is actually not known, entirely. However, genetics is believed to play an important role in deciding whether or not a person is likely to get it. They have also been linked to pregnancy. Sometimes exposure to certain chemicals or climatic factors can lead to the formation of cherry angioma. Certain medical conditions can lead to the formation of cherry angioma. 

Treatment:

The treatment of cherry angioma includes the following procedures. 

Electro cauterization-

Electro-cauterization is basically a surgical method of treatment which involves primarily, burning the angioma by making use of electric current. A tiny probe is used to channel this current. For the success of this procedure, you will need a grounding pad placed at a spot on your body. This is done to ground the rest of your body (excluding that part) from the electric surge.

Cryosurgery-

basically, this process includes freezing of angioma by using liquid nitrogen. Extreme cold is delivered via the application of the liquid nitrogen and it destroys the angioma. This is a quick and relatively easy procedure compared to the rest. 

The good thing is that it is effective in one sitting only. It means that the application of liquid nitrogen is more than enough. And it has to be applied only once. For cherry angioma removal, consider Pro Clinics.