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| The small, red bumps of cherry hemangiomas can be widespread and vary in size, as in this adult. As a general rule, cherry hemangiomas do not become much larger than an eraser on a pencil. |
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Overview
A cherry hemangioma is a small non-cancerous, red-purple bump on the skin that is typically seen in older adults. It is formed from an overgrowth of small veins.Who's At Risk
Cherry hemangiomas are found in individuals of all races and ethnic backgrounds. They occur more frequently with increasing age. Signs and Symptoms
Cherry hemangiomas may be found on any body location. They range from a small, red, flat dot to a larger, round-topped, bright-cherry-red bump. Sometimes cherry hemangiomas are more purple than red in color. Rarely, a cherry hemangioma lesion demonstrates a dark brown to an almost black color.Self-Care Guidelines
No self-care is needed except avoiding trauma, which may cause bleeding of the lesions.When to Seek Medical Care
Cherry hemangiomas typically require no treatment, although lesions that are irritated or bleeding (most commonly occurring due to injury) usually require removal. Cherry hemangioma lesions can also be removed if they are cosmetically undesirable.
Last Updated: 22 Dec 2008
