Mitchell J. Mandel, MD, FAAD
Dermatologist, founder · All offices
Cherry angiomas
Medically reviewed by Mitchell J. Mandel, M.D., F.A.A.D., Board-Certified Dermatologist. Last reviewed .
Cherry angiomas are small, bright red bumps made of blood vessels. They are very common after age 30 and often appear on the trunk, arms and legs. They are harmless.
Signs and symptoms
- Bright red or purple spots, from pinpoint size to a few millimeters
- Smooth, dome-shaped or flat
- May bleed if scratched or injured
How we treat them
- Confirming the diagnosis, since some spots can look similar
- Laser treatment to fade them
- Electrocautery or shave removal
Removal is usually cosmetic. Healing time varies, and scarring or pigment changes are possible.
Where it is offered
Offered at all of our offices.
Q&A
Why do I keep getting more?
They become more common with age and often run in families. New ones appearing over time is normal.
Is removal covered by insurance?
Cosmetic removal is usually not covered. Coverage for symptomatic lesions depends on your plan and medical-necessity criteria.
Who you can see
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Emma Newman, PA-C
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Grace Jarrett, PA-C
Physician assistant · Downtown Brooklyn
Leah Aminov, PA-C
Physician assistant · Greenvale
Karen Chen, PA-C
Physician assistant · Streeterville
Paige Yurick, PA-C
Physician assistant · Streeterville
Arielle Ades, DNP, FNP-BC
Nurse practitioner · Boulder
Francesca Raedel, FNP-BC
Nurse practitioner · Boulder
Jennifer Telgener, FNP-BC
Nurse practitioner · Boulder
Christine Sacco, FNP-C
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