Quantcast This image displays a spider angioma. A spider angioma is a dilated, small capillary. Spider angiomas are bright red, flat, and easily blanch when you press your finger on them. This image displays a typical spider angioma. This image displays two spider angiomas on the upper lip. This flat spider angioma demonstrates why it is often called a "spider," with tiny blood vessels radiating out from a central larger blood vessel. Spider angiomas are usually deep red but will fade easily when you press on the lesion with your finger.
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Spider Angioma:
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Signs and Symptoms
The most common locations for spider angiomas include:
  • Face, especially below the eyes and over the cheekbones
  • Neck
  • Upper trunk
  • Backs of the hands and fingers
  • Forearms
  • Ears
Spider angiomas may appear singly or as multiple lesions. Each spider angioma appears as a small (1–10 mm), bright red spot. Upon closer inspection, you will see a central red dot with tiny red lines radiating out from the center.

Rarely, they may bleed if injured (traumatized).
Last Modified: 25 Aug 2008

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