Cherry angioma

Alternative names:

angioma - cherry

Definition:

A benign skin growth that appears as a small, smooth, cherry red bump.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Cherry angiomas are a benign, fairly common skin growth. They are most common after age 40. The cause is unknown. They can occur almost anywhere on the body but most commonly develop on the trunk. The size of the skin growth may vary. Although they are painless and harmless, cherry angiomas may bleed profusely if injured.