Angiomas
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Description & Symptoms
Angiomas are benign growths made up of small blood vessels. They can appear anywhere on the body. The three most common types are spider angiomas, angiokeratomas, and cherry angiomas.
Occasionally angiomas may become irritated (such as from rubbing against clothing) and need to be removed to avoid further problems. However, since most angiomas are harmless, most people have them treated for cosmetic reasons.
Treatment
The three most common ways to remove angiomas include:
- electrodessication, using an electric needle to destroy the blood vessels in the growth
- applying liquid nitrogen to the skin to freeze off the growth
- laser treatment, which uses a beam of intense, focused light to remove the growth
