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. This close-up of 3 cherry hemangiomas shows their typical red color and round shape. Cherry hemangiomas occur on normal skin, meaning the skin surrounding the cherry hemangioma does not change.
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Picture of Cherry Hemangioma: 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. Divider line
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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Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe
Lesions may be surgically removed by cutting away the area (excision), burning away the area (electrocautery), laser, or freezing the area (cryosurgery).

Last Modified: 29 Feb 2008

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