The Small Red Dots That Begin to Appear on the Body – What Do They Mean?

Sometimes we notice a tiny red dot on the stomach, the chest, or the arms. It doesn't hurt, doesn't itch, and doesn't really bother us, but after a while we discover there are a few more such dots.

We try to understand where they came from and whether they indicate something happening in the body.

In many cases it's a phenomenon called Cherry Angioma.

What is a cherry angioma?

It is a small, benign bump composed 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.

Its name comes from its resemblance to the color of a cherry.

Such angiomas are very common in adults, and their number tends to increase with age.

Why do they appear?

The truth is that the exact reason for their formation is not fully known.

There is apparently a connection to genetics and to natural processes that occur with age.

Sometimes they also appear during periods of hormonal changes, but not every appearance of red dots is related to hormones.

It's important to know that they are not formed because of dirty skin or a lack of skincare.

Are they dangerous?

In most cases, no.

A cherry angioma is a benign lesion, and there is no need to remove it if it doesn't bother us.

But not every red dot is an angioma.

If a dot appears that changes rapidly, bleeds for no clear reason, looks unusual, or is accompanied by additional symptoms, it's advisable to get checked by a dermatologist.

Can they be made to disappear?

Regular creams do not make cherry angiomas disappear.

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

It's not advisable to try to cut, scrape, or burn them at home, because they contain blood vessels and may bleed.

My daily recommendation

I think it's important to know also the small changes that appear on our skin over the years.

Not every new dot indicates a disease, but it's also not advisable to ignore unusual changes.

The habit I recommend is simply to look at the skin from time to time, to know the marks that already exist, and to pay attention if something changes.

Because the better we know our body, the easier it is for us to recognize when a change is a natural part of life and when it should be checked.

Nurit Rozenblat

With love,
Nurit Rozenblat
OrOrgani

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