Those red freckles or red moles on your skin?
They’re likely cherry angiomas.
Find out what causes these benign bumps and how to safely remove them.
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They’re nothing to worry about from a medical perspective.
That said, if you want them gone, cherry angioma removal will require a trip to the derm.
What Are Cherry Angiomas?
Like freckles and moles, they can be either flat or slightly elevated.
These red freckles can pop up anywhere on the body, including the face andscalp.
The two areas where youwon’tsee cherry angiomas?
The palms of your hands and the soles of your feet.
There’s a correlation between cherry angiomas and pregnancy as well.
(And if you’re pregnant, you might also getskin tagsor experience other weird but totally normal!
skin-related side effects.)
For a similar reason, cherry angiomas and liver dysfunction also be related.
The Risks of Cherry Angiomas
Luckily, cherry angiomas don’t pose any real danger.
“Cherry angiomas are benign lesions,” says Dr. Birnbaum.
(Remember: They can be slightly elevated.)
(Regardless, you should stillsee your derm on the reg for a skin exam.)
And if you don’t remove the entire cherry angioma, it’s possible it could grow back.
The safe solution: See your dermatologist since there are several in-office options for cherry angioma removal.
“The lesions can be destroyed vialaser treatmentor electrodesiccation,” says Dr. Birnbaum.
And reminder: If your cherry angiomas aren’t bugging you, there’s noneedto get them removed.
