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Cherry Angiomas & Campbell de Morgan Spots
Are Campbell de Morgan spots the same as Cherry Angiomas? Campbell de Morgan Spots, otherwise known as cherry angiomas or red moles, are small-to-medium growths that can form on several areas of the body.
What are they? These lesions are usually described as a benign mass of dilated blood capillaries that protrude onto the surface of the skin through the epidermis. The lesions sit as small bright red spots and can appear anywhere on the body. Usually, less than 1 mm in height and diameter but may sometimes grow to be much larger.
Why do they occur? There is no known cause for cherry angiomas, but they may be associated with certain health problems, lifestyle, or environmental factors such as: exposure to sunlight​, genetics, smoking, drinking alcohol, being overweight or obese
What can I expect following treatment? Cherry Angiomas/Campbell de Morgan spots respond very well to treatment normally. After your appointment a small scab may form but this will usually drop off within a few days. Sometimes this may leave a hyper/hypo pigmented area- which over the 6-12 months will return to normal skin colour. (on very rare occasions the pigmentation changes may be permanent)
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