What can I do to get rid of red strawberry moles or hemangiomas? (Photo)

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I have them all over mostly on back and abdomen. But some on arms legs even one near by pubic hair line. The older I get the more I notice .

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

These are benign growths of age and genetics called angiomas and can be treated with laser or desiccation very easily by a cosmetic dermatologist.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Kristin M. Baird, MD · Answer

These red lesions are called cherry angiomas.  You will likely get more of these over time. The treatment is quite simple and straightforward. I prefer to treat the angiomas with a vascular laser such as a pulsed dye laser or the Excel 532 laser. The lesions respond very well to treatment. Please consult a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon experienced in vascular laser treatments. Best wishes.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Cherry angiomas are very common and don't turn bad. Electrocautery or zapping them is the main method to get rid of them easily for roughly $500/session. Some need to be done twice and new ones develop as we age.

Suzanne Kilmer, MD · Answer

These are most likely cherry
angiomas and they respond really well to laser treatment, often clearing with a
single treatment. Unfortunately you will continue to get them as you age and
the ones you have typically get larger unless you treat them.

Yoon-Soo Cindy Bae, MD · Answer

Theses are called cherry angiomas and can be safely and effectively treated with laser without leaving a mark.I recommend seeing a fellowship trained procedural dermatologist for consultation and treatment.

What can I do to get rid of red strawberry moles or hemangiomas? (Photo)

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