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.

Ken Landow, MD · Answer

but remember...you'll get more and they're harmless...natural part of life...can let them alone, treat them with the cauterizer or similar machine or laser them off...but remember, you'll continue to accumulate them over the course of a lifetime...just a nuissance...good luck on whatever you decide to do...

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

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