Question 1

the doctor removed the cherry angiomas and other moles on my scalp, face and some parts of my body last day via electrosurgery. when can i take shower? 24 hours after the treatment is enough?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can do it if you have to or you can wait another day.

Question 2

how can i remove hemangiomas or cherry angiomas at home? mine is in the face, under the left eye. what treatments (aside from burning them) can i do myself without seeing a dermatologist? is there any way i could get rid of them fast?

Accepted Answer

: You should not attempt to remove or treat a hemangioma on your own. These are usually benign and do not cause functional disability. See a vascular surgeon or dermatologist specializing in these problems. Self treatment may result in scarring, bleeding, pain, or infection if not done properly and on the face may result in disfigurement or effect the eye. Safe, effective treatment is available!

Question 3

do cherry angiomas hurt?

Accepted Answer

No: These are benign vascular skin lesions in older folks most common on the midsection.  They do not hurt unless irritated externally.

Question 4

what is cherry angiomas.?

Accepted Answer

Skin vessels: These are bright red vascular lesions that occur on the skin in older persons.  They vary from punctate to sometimes 1/4 inch in size.  They are benign but can be removed if they are in a spot that gets rubbed a lot causing bleeding.

Question 5

what is a cherry angioma?

Accepted Answer

Benign blood vessel: Cherry angiomas or hemangiomas are little, bright red, pinpoint to match head sized, flat spots that over time, become raised, more dome shaped and actually begin to look like a cherry.  They are benign.  A nice description of cherry hemangoimas can be seen at: 
dermtv.Com/what-are-cherry-hemangiomas.

Question 6

can cherry angioma disappear?

Accepted Answer

They can : They can disappear, but it is not something you can count on. Pulse dye laser or a yag laser will get rid of them for good.

Question 7

what can be done for cherry angiomas?

Accepted Answer

Simple treatment: Cherry angiomas usually do not need to be treated. If they are cosmetically unattractive or they bleed often, they can be treated by:  burning (electrosurgery/cautery), freezing (cryotherapy), or laser.

Question 8

is there a way to remove cherry angioma?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: Having these types of symptoms can best be solved by having your doctor perform a thorough evaluation.  Only through this type of process can he/she discover what's going on and how best to help you.

Question 9

do cherry angiomas appear and disappear?

Accepted Answer

Cherry angiomas: Usually the do not disappear without intervention. They can be removed with electro coagulation or laser treatments.

Question 10

is there anything to do about a cherry angioma?

Accepted Answer

YES: Cherry angiomas are common non-cancerous tumors made of blood vessels.  They are usually hereditary and accumulate with advancing age.

Since they are benign, no treatment is necessary.  However, elective removal of cherry angiomata include electrodesiccation, laser ablation, and excision.

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The doctor removed the cherry angiomas and other moles on my scalp, face and some parts of my body last day via electrosurgery. when can i take shower? 24 hours after the treatment is enough?

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