An angioma is a cluster of small blood vessels in the skin.

Also known as
haemangioma, capillary haemangioma, strawberry angioma, cherry angioma. strawberry naevus, Campbell de Morgan spot
Symptoms and signs
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Small slightly raised spot, red, pink or purple in colour. Usually 0.1 to 1cm diameter.
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If a blood clot forms in an angioma, it may appear black.
Risk factors
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Increasing age: more common over 40 years
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Family history
Prognosis / outcome
Angiomas are harmless. If scratched, they may bleed.
Progression
Once they develop, angiomas usually persist indefinitely without changing significantly.
Procedures for
Angioma
Medications for
Angioma
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Prevention of
Angioma
More information
News / blog articles
Recommended web links
BBL Hero
Sciton Australia
Information about the BBL Hero broad band light system including before and after photos
Date accessed:
4 Jul
2021
Cherry angioma | DermNet NZ
DermNet NZ
Information about and pictures of angiomas
Date accessed:
14 Mar
2021
References
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