What are the treatment options for cherry angioma?

A cherry angioma is a small collection of visible blood vessels in the skin. It is usually bright red to darker red and may be flat or raised. [Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment](/treatments/laser-and-energy/pulsed-dye-laser-treatment/) uses targeted light absorbed by blood vessels, while [Electrosurgery](/treatments/surgical-dermatology/electrosurgery/) uses controlled electrical heat to treat the lesion. The clinician considers its size, depth, location, skin tone, and whether it is raised before choosing a method.

Have a changing, unusual, or repeatedly bleeding red spot examined before arranging cosmetic removal. Once the diagnosis is clear, discuss whether the lesion is catching on clothing, bleeding after minor knocks, or simply causing concern. Ask about local anaesthetic, wound care, crusting, temporary redness, pigment changes, scarring, and whether more than one visit may be needed. Do not cut, burn, or tie off a lesion yourself because bleeding and infection can follow.

Seek medical review if a spot changes quickly in colour, shape, size, or surface, bleeds without clear injury, becomes persistently painful, or fails to heal after bleeding. Urgent care is appropriate for bleeding that does not stop with firm direct pressure. A clinician may decide that a different diagnosis or a sample is needed.

Are you confident this is a cherry angioma? Which method fits its depth and location? What should I expect while the treated skin heals? How will you manage bleeding risk and protect against pigment change?