Cherry Angiomas

For the past couple weeks I have been breaking out in cherry angiomas over my complete body This is very distressing.I know people as they older get some. The MD doctor told me it was angiomas and the dermatolist said it is broken blood vessel.Any help to give because it keeps getting worse I feel prickly feeling all over and when I look more have appeared

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Cherry angioma is a benign skin tumor of unknown origin that appears most frequently after age 40.They are the most common vascular lesions to appear on human skin. They are made up of clusters of dilated capillaries on the surface of the skin, which accounts for the cherry-red or purple color. There is no known cause.

A cherry angioma is painless and harmless, but many persons want them removed for cosmetic reasons. Aside from this, large angiomas can bleed profusely when they are injured. It is therefore recommended not to puncture them or try to remove them  without the aid of your doctor. The cherry-red "bumps" develop alone or in groups, most often on the torso and frequently on the face, scalp, neck, arms and legs.

Treatment is to remove them by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, and laser vaporization. Discuss these treatment options with your doctor on your next consultation. Take care and regards.