What should I do if I notice small red spots on my body?
Aug 06, 2021
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Yinghua
Introduction
Small red spots on the body are commonly known as “red moles” or “cherry angiomas.” Because they frequently occur in older adults, they are also referred to as “senile angiomas.” However, they are not uncommon among younger individuals either. These lesions result from localized proliferation of blood vessels. The number of red moles typically increases with age—similar to age spots—and most people develop them by a certain age. This is considered a normal physiological phenomenon and does not warrant concern.
Small red spots on the skin are commonly known as “red moles” or “cherry angiomas.” Because they frequently occur in older adults, they are also termed “senile angiomas”; however, they are not uncommon among younger individuals as well. These lesions result from localized proliferation of blood vessels. The number of red moles tends to increase with age—similar to age spots—and most people develop them by a certain age. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not warrant concern.
Since red moles pose no threat to health, are non-contagious, and do not undergo malignant transformation, treatment is generally unnecessary. However, care should be taken to avoid trauma, as injury to these lesions may lead to significant bleeding. If cosmetic concerns arise, effective treatment options include laser therapy, cryotherapy, or electrocoagulation.Red moles typically appear in multiples; however, if a single lesion is present, it must be differentiated from amelanotic malignant melanoma. In such cases, excision followed by histopathological examination is strongly recommended.
