Cherry angiomas (or sometimes known as haemangiomas) are harmless, small red to purple growths that are in fact a collection of tiny blood vessels. They can appear anywhere on the body and more of them occur with time and maturity.
Cherry angiomas can be removed easily and safely by the dermatologist, with a quick in-office procedure with minimal to no downtime.
Techniques used by the dermatologist:
- Electrodessication: the cherry angioma undergoes destruction by pinpoint heat
- Laser: laser can be used to destroy the tiny blood vessels which cause the red/purple appearance