Cherry Angiomas: The Small Red Dots That Multiply with Age

Sometimes you notice a tiny red dot on your stomach, chest, or arms. It doesn't hurt, it doesn't itch, and it doesn't really bother you — but after a while, you notice a few more.

You wonder where they came from and whether they're a sign of something going on in your body.

In many cases, it's a cherry angioma.

What is a cherry angioma?

It's a small, benign bump made up of tiny blood vessels.

It can be flat or slightly raised, and its color ranges from bright red to dark red, and sometimes even purplish.

It gets its name from its cherry-red color.

These angiomas are very common in adults, and they tend to multiply with age.

Why do they appear?

The truth is, no one fully knows exactly why they form.

They seem to be linked to genetics and to the natural changes that come with age.

They sometimes show up during periods of hormonal change, too, but not every new red dot is hormone-related.

It's important to know they don't form because of dirty skin or skipped skincare.

Are they dangerous?

In most cases, no.

A cherry angioma is benign, and there's no need to remove it if it doesn't bother you.

But not every red dot is an angioma.

If a dot changes quickly, bleeds for no clear reason, looks unusual, or comes with other symptoms, it's best to have a dermatologist check it.

Can you make them go away?

Ordinary creams won't make cherry angiomas go away.

If they bother you cosmetically, a dermatologist can remove them with treatments such as laser or electrocautery.

Don't try to cut, scrape, or burn them off at home — they're made of blood vessels and can bleed.

My daily recommendation

I think it's important to know about the small changes that show up on our skin over the years, too.

Not every new dot means disease, but you shouldn't ignore unusual changes, either.

The habit I recommend is simple: check your skin from time to time, get to know the marks you already have, and pay attention if something changes.

Because the better you know your body, the easier it is to tell when a change is just a natural part of life and when it needs to be checked.

Nurit Rozenblat

With love,
Nurit Rozenblat
OrOrgani

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