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Cherry angiomas are noncancerous skin condition in which surrounding blood vessels break out and form a red doom papule on your skin. Though it may not affect your health negatively, it may cause massive bleeding if injured.
There are several cherry angioma removal available, such as laser or surgery. However, I would highly recommend you try these homemade remedies for the sake of your health, time and your money.
What are cherry angiomas and its manifestations?
Cherry angioma or senile angioma or Campbell De Morgan Spots are common skin growth that can occur in most areas of your body. They are one of the most common types of angiomas. They typically cause no concern unless it changes in color, shape, and size or bleeds frequently. This kind of angiomas often develop when people reach their age of 30, and its frequency rises with their age.
Clinically, in the early stage, they appear as flat, red macules or cherry angioma flat. At the later stage, an angioma picture is more in bright red, oval or round. Its size varies from a pinpoint to one-quarter inch or more in diameter. This affect people differently, differ in color and size depending on the exposure to the sun of that individual.
You can expect to see this cherry mole almost anywhere on your body, but most commonly found in the trunk, especially on the shoulders, arms, and torso. Though, a cherry angioma on scalp is rare and often asymptomatic [1], they can lead to massive bleeding if injured. Some people can have angiomas in more than one spot and location as they age.
What cause cherry angiomas?
Unfortunately, the exact cause of cherry angiomas stays unclear. Because people who at their age of 30 or more are more likely to report cherry spots than the younger generation, as well as the number of cherry spot increases with age, it is likely that age plays a partial role in developing cherry angiomas [2].
Some scientists also blame our genetic as a relating factor. Some people are just more likely to get strawberry angiomas than other owing to their gene. This means that one individual is easier to have a cherry angioma if there is a family history of developing angioma.
Other factors have also been considered as cherry angioma causes, include [1]:
- Pregnancy or hormonal changes [3].
- Liver dysfunction, liver transplants.
- Exposure to the sun or certain weather conditions.
- Expose to toxin and chemical. Element bromide or metals have been reported to be a risk factor for developing multiple angiomas in many cases. Bromide found in some food additives, pesticides and industrial products have linked to certain endocrine dysfunctions and hormonal imbalances.
How to remove cherry angiomas?
Many people wonder if this angioma can be potentially dangerous for our health or if they are signs of more serious illness like cancer. Whereas most case, they are benign (non-cancerous) and result in no serious complications, it does need to be removed or perform a biopsy for sure sometimes.
The majority of patients require a cherry angioma removal due to the cosmetic reason because these ruby points affect their physical appearance and cause cherry angioma bleeding quite often. If the patient does want to remove an angioma for either aesthetic or health-related reason, there are several options for cherry angioma removal available for them.
1. Burn
This method would be considered to be an “old school” remedy. However, it works as effective as any other homemade remedies on the list. Some patients who had cherry angiomas said that this was the best angiomas treatment. The word “burn” may refer you to something painful, but you do not need to worry since the process causes you no more than a brief stinging sensation.
What you need to prepare is a pin, cork or a pair of tweezers. Use the cork or tweezers to hold the pin in one head (so that you won’t get burn during that time), heat up the other end under fire then apply on the cherry angiomas.
Remember to check if your pin has a plastic head as it will melt during the burning process and affect your result. After that, wipe off the affected area with alcohol to ensure it stay sterile, and you will not get any further infection.
In case you have a large cherry angioma, it might take you few times before you get rid of it. Keep in mind that, after applying this hot pin, a crust will form over the cherry area, but it will go away in a week, so you need to worry.
This method work wonders most of the cases. Nevertheless, if this remedy shows no effect for you, you can either consider trying another home remedy on this list or consult with your physician for further treatment so that you will not suffer from any more serious condition.
2. Tea Tree Oil
Because of the antibacterial properties, tea tree oil has been used worldwide for centuries to improve various forms of skin conditions, irritation, discoloration, rashes or signs of inflammation.
This time is cherry angiomas which annoy your skin and your physical appearance. Though, this essential oil can be used undiluted; it best uses with a carrier oil, such as olive oil, coconut oil or castor oil, especially for sensitive skin. Using a q-tip cotton ball and apply this tea tree oil directly on the cherry spot at least one to two time a day for the best removal of cherry angiomas.
Also, the antiviral and antifungal properties consisted of this essential oil can deal with various health problems. It shows an excellent effect on acne, fungal infections as well as side effects of bacteria. Store this at home, and you will thank yourself for doing that on the day of application.
Besides, other essential oils such as lavender oil, chamomile oil, Pelargonium leaf oil also that used in some commercial angioma products also show some effective. Make a mixture of coconut oil (1 teaspoon) and 5 to 10 drops of these oils then apply on the affected area a couple of times during the day. This measure can be used safely in the sensitive skin regions like the face and the scalp.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
If you are a big fan of home remedies, then you know how amazing and powerful this vinegar is in dealing with many alignments and conditions. Cherry angioma is not an exception this time. It is highly recommended by formers patients. So what makes it so useful?
Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid which is a by product of apple fermentation. This acid is considered to be an amazing healing property for many diseases. To remove cherry angiomas you dip a cotton ball or a piece of clean cloth into apple cider vinegar then apply on the spot and press there for about 30 minutes. Repeat this procedure on a daily basis and see its delightful outcomes.
Besides that, you can also benefit from this vinegar via oral consumption. The low calories properties allow you to not only keep fit but kill off certain types of bacteria (thanks to the beautiful antibiotic properties), maintain your blood sugar levels (fantastic news for diabetes fighters), prevent some heart diseases and prevent cancer.
4. Iodine
Iodine is well-known to be an ingredient of salt which is one of the most indispensable elements in the household kitchen. Though it has not scientifically proven that iodine deficiency results in cherry angiomas, many believe that there is a close link between them. Or at least there are reports of having improvement after taking iodine as a cherry angioma removal regime.
You can either increase your intake of iodine (by adding more foods that contain it in your diet) or apply it directly on your affected skin. You should look for milk, dried seaweed, cod, shrimp, fortified iodized salt, etc for iodine supplement.
Caution: over consumption of iodine can lead to a disorder called hyperthyroidism (a high level of thyroid gland enzyme). Consult with your doctor for the exact amount of supplemented iodine.
5. Dandelion root
Use can easily cut a slice of the root of the dandelion then rub it over the cherry spots trying to get as much of the white juices covered as possible. Repeat this procedure a couple of times during the day and repeat that for about a week. The mole will slowly detach then fall off and leave you a smooth skin.
6. Limit chemical exposure
Constant exposure to toxic chemicals (especially bromide) increase your chance of having this kind of skin condition. As I mentioned above, iodine deficiency may lead to cherry angiomas; bromide is responsible for the lack of iodine. It decreases the amount of iodine that stored in the thyroid gland, leading to proportional changes, shorten the half-life of iodine which is essential for proper hormone production [4].
So apart from increasing your iodine intake, stay away from products containing bromide. This chemical can found in certain synthetic food products (processed vegetable oil or BVO, processed food, certain soft drinks), products with enriched flour, some hot tub/pool cleaning products, certain medications‘ coating and fire retardants. Following these guidelines so that you can avoid the toxic chemical including bromide:
- Avoid processed products, especially those with enriched flours.
- Opt for organic food
- Say no to soft drinks that contained in plastic bottles or aluminum cans.
- Stay away from harsh chemicals that found in industrial cleaners or chlorine production.
- Use organic, natural and chemical-free household and personal care products only.
- Always remember to consult with your physician about your medications if you need to use it.
7. Detoxification
An extraordinary options for cherry angioma removal is detoxification. It has widely applied in a number of ways in the recent year. This might be due to its amazing effect of clearing your body from accumulated waste.
Detoxification can help with the thyroid hormone changes, poor liver health, estrogen dominance or hormonal fluctuations and might prevent future angiomas. So how you can detoxify your body? There are several ways of doing it:
- First and foremost, stop smoke cigarettes or any other tobacco products.
- Drink green smoothies (from various type of veggies) or homemade fruit and vegetable juices.
- Increase your intake of organic food containing a high level of antioxidant properties, especially leafy greens.
- Avoid using unnecessary medications (hormone replacement drugs or birth control pills if possible).
Precautions in dealing with cherry angioma
Keep in mind that cherry angioma is not the only thing that causes you a red patch on your skin. Allergies, dermatitis, rosacea or hormonal changes are all can lead to skin growth or red spots. In the case of skin papules development, accompanied by frequent bleeding and pain, you should consult with your doctor to be sure that there is no other serious root.
If you have a history of allergy with any of these homemade regime mentioned above (including tea tree oil, apple cider vinegar and essential oil) or you have a sensitive, do not try these remedies without your dermatologist’s allowance. You may consider seeing your dermatologist for a safer treatment.
Regarding burn option, some patients are unable to carry out a safe, efficient cherry angioma removal at home. There is a risk of infection (if you do not sterilize the pin and the affected carefully), pain (depending on individual’s pain threshold, the size of the angioma) and leaving scars and marks afterward. So it is ideal to have that angioma removal at a qualified dermatologist’s professional setting.
If you find your cherry mole with following symptoms, seek medical help from your physician as soon as possible:
- Asymmetrical
- Unclear border
- Changes in color
- Large diameter: more than 0.4 inches
- Expanding
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