my son has an angioma, what causes tit, and will it hurt him when they take it off??
2006-12-12 05:52:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
There is no known cause for this, there are also different types which are spider angiomas, cherry angiomas and senile angiomas, these are benign tumors which are not dangerous or contagious, they do not need to be treated unless they bleed or bother you.
They are treated with electrodesiccation, this is done in an ordinary doctors office and involves touching the skin with an electric needle destroying the blood vessels that make the tumor, also liquid nitrogen therapy is used which is a cold gas sprayed on the skin, this works by freezing and destroying the tumor blood vessels, both of which are not painful, there is no guarantee that angiomas won't return
2006-12-12 06:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by nursej 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cherry angioma
Cherry angioma is a cherry-red to purple colored benign skin tumor of unknown origin that appears most frequently after age 40. Cherry angiomas are the most common vascular lesions to appear on human skin. They are made up of clusters of dilated capillaries on the surface of the skin, which accounts for the cherry-red or purple color. No one knows exactly what
causes them.
Cherry angiomas can occur almost anywhere on the skin, but most commonly on the torso. They rarely occur on the hands or feet. When they first occur, cherry angiomas are about the size of a pinhead and do not protrude above the surface of the skin. However, some grow to 1/4 inch across or more, and become spongy and dome- or mushroom-shaped. A cherry angioma is painless and harmless, but many persons want them removed for cosmetic reasons. Large angiomas can bleed profusely when they are injured. Because of this, don't puncture them or try to remove them yourself.
There are many different types of angiomas. An angioma is a benign growth that consists of small blood vessels. These tumors can be located anywhere on the body. Some of the different types include spider angiomas, cherry angiomas, and angiokeratomas. The cause of most types of angiomas is not known. Cherry angiomas and are due to aging and do not have any known significance. Spider angiomas are more common in childhood and during pregnancy, and a few can appear on anyone. When present in large numbers, the may warn of liver damage. Angiokeratomas are an overgrowth of blood vessels and skin cells. They are not dangerous.
Angiomas do not need to be treated unless they bleed or are bothering one. They can be treated with electrodessication, liquid nitrogen or laser. All three types of treatment have similar amounts of discomfort and usually give a good cosmetic result. The dermatologist will recommend the most appropriate method if you desired treatment. Electrodessication consists of touching the skin with an electric needle and destroying the blood vessels, Liquid nitrogen is a cold gas that is sprayed on the skin with a spray gun or applied with a cotton swab. Laser uses a beam of concentrated light. Angiomas sometimes recur after treatment.
2006-12-12 13:55:25 · answer #2 · answered by Patrick E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having it removed the doctors that are removing should answer any and all questions you might have. Do not hesitate to ask them. That is what they are there for.
2006-12-12 13:59:46 · answer #3 · answered by No one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/angiomas.html
this may help I am sorry and hope your son is ok. Best of luck.
2006-12-12 14:21:48 · answer #4 · answered by emtjen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋