What should you know about multiple cherry angioma?

A cherry angioma is made from small blood vessels close to the skin surface. It may look bright red, deep red or purple-red, and can be smooth or slightly raised. Several may appear over time on the trunk, arms or other areas. They are not the same as acne or a bruise, and their presence does not by itself suggest a serious disease. A clinician can often recognise a typical lesion by looking at it, while an unusual spot may need closer examination.

Leave stable, symptom-free spots alone unless you want cosmetic advice. Avoid picking or cutting them, since bleeding can be difficult to control at home. If removal is desired, a dermatologist may discuss light-based treatment such as [Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment](/treatments/laser-and-energy/pulsed-dye-laser-treatment/) or heat-based [Electrosurgery](/treatments/surgical-dermatology/electrosurgery/). The choice depends on the lesion, its position, skin type and the possibility of a mark afterward.

Book a prompt examination if one spot grows quickly, develops an irregular appearance, repeatedly bleeds, ulcerates, becomes painful, or looks unlike your other angiomas. Seek urgent help for bleeding that does not stop with firm, continuous pressure. A changing lesion needs diagnosis rather than automatic treatment.

Ask whether the spots look like cherry angiomas, whether any lesion needs dermoscopic review, and which removal method best fits its location. Discuss expected redness, crusting, pigment change and the care needed while the skin heals.