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Cherry angioma
Cherry angiomas are benign proliferations of blood vessels. Almost all humans develop them, but no one really knows why. They are most common on the stomach and chest, and much less common on the face. They are of cosmetic concern and can be destroyed with laser or cautery.
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Is there anything to do about a cherry angioma?
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What is a cherry angioma and what does it look like?
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About how much would it cost to get a cherry angioma removed?
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My cherry angioma keeps changing color; should I be concerned?
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Should I be councerned about a small cherry angioma turning black?
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What is the most aestheticly pleasing method for cherry angioma removal?
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A 34-year old male asked:
Most said that cherry angiomas caused by aging. can it be due to weight lighting/gym? is there anythig i can do to minimize my risks?
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How can I remove 'cherry angioma' spots?
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Can I freeze off cherry angioma with over-the-counter products?
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What is the main difference between a cherry angioma and petechiae?
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Please help! what is the difference between a cherry angioma and petechiae?
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A 38-year old male asked:
What are all of the major differences between petechiae and a cherry angioma?
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A 38-year old male asked:
Do cherry angiomas always blanch/turn white when pressed? Or do they not blanch/turn white when pressed? Thank you?
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A 57-year old female asked:
What does it mean when I keep developing cherry angiomas?I do not tan, use organic skin care. How do I stop them? Scared.
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A 22-year old female asked:
I just had a cherry angioma removed. Is there anything special I need to do to take care of it? Be sides applying vasaline.
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A 31-year old female asked:
Why do I keep getting cherry angiomas I'm young and every time I look at my body there is more. Is there reason and is there a way to stop them?
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Is there a way to stop cherry angiomas from coming. I'm young and they are ugly and if they are pinpoint and not raised is there a way to remove them?
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What are skin cysts, cherry angioma and dermatofibromas?
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How can I get rid of cherry angiomas myself?
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What can be used to numb pain caused by a cherry angioma?
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Need expert advice. What internal cancers are related to a specific case of cherry angioma?
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Are several sudden cherry angiomas a sign developing malignancy? Should I start looking for some cancer?
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