Cherry Angiomas and How to Treat Them | Doctorly Debunked

[@Doctorly]

Sources: -Markou K, et all. Iodine-Induced hypothyroidism. Thyroid. 2001 -Cohen AD, Cagnano E, Vardy DA. Cherry angiomas associated with exposure to bromides. Dermatology. 2001 -Buslach N, et al. Treatment Modalities for Cherry Angiomas: A Systematic Review. Dermatol Surg. 2020 -Qadeer HA, Singal A, Patel BC. Cherry Hemangioma. 2022 May 24. In: StatPearls -Betz-Stablein B, et al. Anatomic Distribution of Cherry Angiomas in the General Population. Dermatology. 2022 -Fernandez-Flores A, et al. Campbell de Morgan Spots (Cherry Angiomas) Show Endothelial Proliferation. Am J Dermatopathol. 2018 -Borghi A, et al. Predisposing factors for eruptive cherry angiomas: New insights from an observational study. Int J Dermatol. 2016

[@ModelLights]

'Pure anecdote' OK, time to hold yourselves accountable for misinformation. Can't possibly be 'pure anecdote' or 'purely coincidence'. Bromine and Iodine are in the same column on the periodic table. Obvious highly likely chemical substitutes for a lot of biochemistry.

[@nothingshouldbewithouteffort]

Is it also a common occurrence for angiomas to appear and disappear shortly after? I get them in my abdomen but not for long periods of time. 🤔

[@roberthicks4314]

And easy way to see if you’re iodine deficient is to buy a cheap bottle, apply in an obscure place with a cotton ball, wait an hour to see how well it’s absorbed.

[@latriciadalton6624]

Can you do a video on dr. Dennis gross daily beta peel extra strength please

[@netflix5119]

Hey can u make videos for teen skincare routine? and recommend some sunscreen for teens?😁and also tips for dark circles

[@Dennise_Who]

I had a dermatologist that said they were due to sun exposure. I assured him I had them in places that had never seen the sun. 🌞

[@emmaribena5529]

😆🤣

[@annabenezue5624]

I've always been told they are hereditary and caused from hormone changes as well. Skin tags are caused from hormone changes

[@dmhq-administration]

True. Agreed. Same. Seriously, right! 🤔🙄😒🤨

[@doracampos2088]

😝🤣

[@sharicole4255]

😂😂😂

[@kkeekins1]

I had a cherry angioma on my bottom lip when I was pregnant (over 17 years ago). My dermatologist froze it and it started to protrude from my lip. He froze it again and it came out even more! It looked like I had a half inch long worm working it’s way out of my lip. It was ugly, painful and annoying. It made eating and drinking very difficult. My doctor ended up cutting it out and stitching my lip up. I went in to deliver my son at the hospital with stitches in my lip. My OB asked what had happened and when I told him, he said my dermatologist should have informed me that cherry angiomas were very common in pregnancy with the increased blood flow and that it would resolve itself as soon as I delivered. Now I have a painful wad of scar tissue in my bottom lip.

[@potluck712]

UM! This is the kinda stuff I’d wanna sue a doctor over!!!!

[@davidvandam2405]

Dermatologist here - It's easy to understand that you are frustrated but you probably had a hemangioma variant called a pyogenic granuloma. Normal hemagiomas are common during pregnancy and only a very tiny percentage of them will become pyogenic granulomas. These are a little more likely to appear during pregnancy and may be easily missed when they first develop because they do look like a new hemangioma. Your experience, unfortunately, is not unusual. These pyogenic granulomas can grow quickly, become very fragile, and can bleed easily and often can only be treated by the excision that you ultimately had to undergo. I wouldn't put all the blame on the dermatologist who tried to help you - this is certainly not a reason for a lawsuit.

[@kkeekins1]

@@davidvandam2405 that’s so good to know! And I would NOT sue, I’m just upset that I didn’t just leave it. It was such a tiny dot for so long, until I had it frozen. I should have just left it alone, I just didn’t know.

[@wendyfreeman32]

After surgery i had a horrid scar, i took proteolytic enzymes 3 hours after food, now it's as smoth as my normal skin, no longer an embarrassment .

[@mike7546]

@@kkeekins1 i would say tho dermatologists tend to be the worst doctors out there. There was a time when I had like 15 plantar warts on 1 foot, they were growing bigger by the day and were quite uncomfortable, and the dermatologist said they all had to be burned off. Burning 1 off costs 100 dollars, in my country this is very big money, i dont have a lot of money so i only had 3 burned off. (for context 300 dollars is a months worth of salary) For the next week I literally couldn't walk because I had open wounds on my foot and it was painful. The other warts were also still continuing to grow. So i went to the internet and looked for research papers myself and found out that electrocautery is an inferior form of treatment, the best treatment for warts is using topical salicylic acid that costs around 1 dollar for a tube of cream. I used the cream on the rest of my warts and after 3 days and they were ALL GONE WITHOUT ANY WOUNDING. Now before the procedure i told this doctor that im a keloid former and asked if theres anything she could do to prevent that and she just said "ah dont worry, the sole of the foot doesnt form keloids". After 1 month of having to put up with open wounds on my foot, and 2 months waiting for it to completely heal, lo and behold the wounds became keloids... I literally couldnt even Now im in med school because im just so sick of doctors giving me an rx of antibiotics for a cough, and fucking up literally so many things, i mean I understand not every doctor is at the top of their class, but holy shmazm pazm they should at least prioritize the safety and comfort of their patient oflver how much money they were going to earn. That dermatologist bitch was even talking about eating out a fancy dinner with all her assistants after my procedure, in my face because they just got so much money off off me in one sitting....

[@susanfrierson5573]

You most definitely should hold content creators accountable for presenting medical information they have not researched!

[@TipsWithTulip]

Yes. Yes.

[@seh0041]

100%

[@sct4040]

One day they will hurt someone, and be sued.

[@paigeschultz6951]

You guys need to research the body’s need for iodine. She is accurate. Iodine pushes out halides and the bromine shows up in skin. The case they are mentioning has also been misrepresented and understood. Please look into Dr. David Brownstein’s work on iodine. It’s life changing and of course traditional medicine doesn’t know about, nor believe this information.

[@TipsWithTulip]

@@paigeschultz6951 Thank you 🙏

[@honhi96825]

Wish more people would understand the difference between causation and correlation, especially journalists and influencers. Thank you for trying to educate people on the difference. Please keep it up!

[@KJB0001]

My favorite example from a favorite professor: If aliens came to earth and saw everyone at the beach eating ice cream, they might correlate ice cream with sunburns and that ice cream causes sunburns Clever!

[@Violet_Lotus_]

not clever. Silly. Your professor doesn't understand the concept of causation and correlation.@@KJB0001

[@casper7383]

I have cherry angioma. My mom and my grandmother have them, too. My dermatologist told me the same, all genetically related. I also have seborrheic keratosis (which my mom made see the dermatologist for) also genetic. I appreciate the comments you made about getting things looked at to have a professional tell you what's benign. That's exactly why I go to my dermatologist once a year now. I don't want to pretend I'm educated enough about skin to tell the difference.

[@kerasteward2542]

HEY Y’ALL! With these hundreds of comments, I doubt you all will see this comment. Nevertheless, I wanted to thank you both for these informative posts about skin care. I am a Family Nurse Practitioner, and your videos have not only helped with my personal skin care routine but also with the care I am able to provide my patients. I live in a rural area (in south Texas) so access to specialists is a challenge. My late night obsession has now shifted from murder mystery to dermatology…very interesting to watch your videos and also a more productive use of my time. Thanks again! Kera Steward

[@jennichastain1548]

South Texas Represent!!!! 💝

[@taradiane]

Okay but what about a murder mystery involving a dermatologist? Best of both worlds, eh? lol

[@kerasteward2542]

🤣🤣🤣

[@3ldermillenial790]

please read scientific journals for your education in helping others and not just youtubers.. thats scary.

[@kerasteward2542]

Kathryn, I am a primary care provider…I have to know a little bit about a lot of things. With time, my knowledge of certain things is depleted (if not in frequent utilization). I often have patients with skin problems that I immediately send to dermatology (which often requires a long wait for treatment), when there are treatment options within my scope of practice I can help these patients with. I do not consider the content on this site as my source of research. If you knew anything about my education, you would know that everything I do for my patients is based on evidence-based research with randomized controlled trials being the gold standard of research. I have been specifically educated on how to research data and what research studies are actually significant. Please do not insult the education I have worked so hard to complete. Respectfully, Kera Steward, FNP-C

[@virginiacline318]

As a school librarian, I have to thank you guys for doing such a great job of succinctly explaining explaining information gathering on social media. I stopped by for the cherry angiomas but stayed because you did such a great job of explaining info gathering! Thank you so much!!!

[@Britslovesocialism]

Yes, make sure you only get your info from entities funded by drug companies.

[@Panimavka_]

@@Britslovesocialismand what drug is advertised in this video?

[@Britslovesocialism]

@@Panimavka_ I didn't say any drug was being pushed, but the AMA and most medical schools ARE funded by drug companies, and drug companies don't want you using natural remedies. I didn't think that I had to break that down into such small pieces, but here we are.

[@Pani_mavka]

@@Britslovesocialism ok, maybe then you mean there are natural remedies for cherry angiomas they are trying to hide from us?

[@rudyferrell]

So why did you feel the need to tell us that you're a librarian?

[@smugnificent1980]

As a medical researcher, this might be my favourite video of yours! The correlation does not imply causation bit especially! We need more videos like this!

[@seh0041]

Thank you for what you do!!! We will need your work more than ever in the future, as this anti-science culture grows. SMH!

[@alexialira3839]

@Sarah M Anti-science culture? Sis, if you believe questioning science/data/research is anti- science, YOU'RE Anti-science. 😬

[@lenormand4967]

@@seh0041 Mistaking correlation for causation is how we got the false theory known as germ theory. VACClNES have caused everything from allergies to cancer. Hay fever was unknown before they started poisoning us with mercury, aluminum, and all types of pharmakeia/sorcery. They poison our pets and livestock. Use some brain cells to conduct real inquiry.

[@delt19]

@@seh0041 The entire premise of science is built on questioning things and testing hypothesis. Just because you question something instead of taking at face value doesn't make you "anti-science".

[@davidvandam2405]

Good work guys. You are one of the better dermatology sites on YT. I've been a derm for 43 years and feel pretty qualified to make this claim.

[@krystleann7]

I have been VERY concerned with how many have showed up on my skin over the last year alone and although I knew my mother has them, it still very much concerned and does concern me to see so many appear over such a short amount of time when I had none at all. This video was VERY comforting, informative and insightful. Thank you SO MUCH ❤️🙏🏻

[@janeleigh85]

My body litrally looks like I've been sprayed with hundreds of tiny particles of red paint :/

[@paranoah1925]

Fatty liver?

[@DragonXDrei]

@@paranoah1925 That's on thing that could be, should check out your liver function. This is what we didn't do, so it could be out diet.

[@jessietipton6718]

Same! And my mother has them too! They’re mostly on my torso and I swear I must be making at least one a week! This past year has been the tipping point for me. I hope I can do something that works. I’m 36. I didn’t have any at 30, and I haven’t had children, so it’s probably mostly genetics for me. Since this increase I have been scared to look like I have forever measles by the time I’m 40. This video has been helpful!

[@valsblackcatsrule8740]

I developed my cherry "dots" after I gave birth to my daughter. I have them at the top of my abdomen. I asked my OB about it. He said not to worry as they don't cause any discomfort and they have not increased in size or number. I have embraced my dots. They are a reminder of one of the best days of my life. Stay safe and healthy out there. Thank you for sharing a part of your day with us!

[@RachaelDeBruin]

Interesting! I broke out with hundreds of them during my last pregnancy.

[@sarahmc8309]

Wow same here ! I was wondering what was going on with my skin 😖😓

[@damsden2582]

I too developed these during pregnancy. Three cherries, one for each baby. I sort of love them, a happy reminder.

[@charlenestoudt122]

I noticed my abdomen was dotted all over with them as well during and after my pregnacy, lol. I figured hormones because, hey, the body does what the body does! I was never concerned. They haven't grown or mutated or anything so, like you, it's just a reminder of my beautiful gift 💕

[@bondeappetite703]

My mum had them so now I do too. Got worse as I’m older. This was very informative as I never knew what they were. Thank you so much.

[@SarahSmilez8100]

Yep, they just keep multiplying and growing! My dad gave me his and my mom has a few too. I can't stand them.

[@tanvi5378]

I am 28 and just started to develop them, but they are almost everywhere. My mum has them.

[@maddiev4862]

I’ve had a section of them on one of my inner thighs forever and never actually known what they were! They sprung up mostly when I was young but have gotten a few more as I age (I’m 27). Lately I’ve noticed more, but still only in that one spot. So weird

[@mandijones4995]

I have the same exact situation. My mom has them, now I have them and they've slowly gotten worse through the years. I'm 44. Not all of them bother me. They're not severe but I have one or two that bother me

[@leishfromaus564]

I was always told they were age spots!

[@jennajuarez8647]

The fact that the person who made the video couldn’t pronounce “angioma” correctly is a red flag.

[@leapintothewild]

Heck, along with the lack of MD or Dr in her page title! lol

[@aprilmason1616]

Hahahaha so true

[@seh0041]

For real! I mean, my 7 yr old could sound this word out… 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@ersheri]

Right!

[@danaso2567]

:))))) so tru

[@queenbee3647]

I have these red marks. A nurse told me they "were bed bug bites"....I was so embarrassed! Ive never had bed bugs. Good to hear the truth. On a side note....how cute are these guys? As a harmless old lady Im loving their brains as well as those great smiles and naughty eyes. 😁

[@annabenezue5624]

What!! Ridiculous

[@Snappypantsdance]

@@annabenezue5624 what part of her comment is ridiculous?

[@annabenezue5624]

@@Snappypantsdance I wasn't saying she was ridiculous nor her comment. I was saying the doctor's comment was ridiculous 🙄

[@sharicole4255]

😂

[@frenchtoast7742]

Not every nurse knows everything. Let’s leave it right there. I’m so sorry she scared you . I would have had a Dermatologist diagnose you instead of that nurse scare the heck out of you. Blessings to you ❤

[@smileyginger1]

I've had cherry hemangiomas for years, they come and go except for one consistent one. I also am hypothyroid and take iodine kelp supplement (which, for the record, has had NO effect on the hemangiomas). Once my dermatologist confirmed what they were and that they weren't anything to worry about, I didn't really worry about them. For whatever reason, they are almost entirely confined to my torso, so pretty much no one else sees them, anyway.

[@eRIn.HaYLeY]

Hi, i have a couple questions after reading your comment..I am also diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and after 2 years of getting blood work every 2 weeks, my doctor finally found my correct dosage of levothyroxine. So do you know if hypothyroidism causes the cherry hemangiomas? And do you take the iodine kelp for your hypothyroidism? I didn't know that was used to treat it..??

[@smileyginger1]

@@eRIn.HaYLeY I don't think there's a correlation between the hemangiomas and thyroid disorder/Hashimoto's, but I can't say for sure. I had my "spots" for quite some time before being dx. being hypothyroid can cause a lot of vitamin deficiencies and one of mine has been iodine, because I don't eat nearly as much as I need to to get it via diet. the caveat there is don't just decide to take it. I still get my bloodwork done about 3 times a year and includes vitamin deficiencies (like d, iron, iodine, zinc, etc) and this past go my zinc was really low for some reason so we added that. Now, melasma is another story - that relates more closely to inflammation and hormonal changes both of which tie in to Hashi's. I keep hoping some day, someone will invent a sunscreen that doesn't feel like spackle on my arms and face because no matter what other products you use for melasma, if you don't have sun protection it's all for nothing.

[@chandragraham8198]

Mine are just on my torso also

[@Joodster]

I’m similar, except I’m allergic to iodine.

[@Alisha21210]

@@eRIn.HaYLeY I have no such health problems but the cherries run in my family, mine started on the left side of my chest and very slowly making their way to my upper left arm...

[@shadowinkanto9964]

I grew up calling them 'strawberry marks' haha. My dad has loads, I've had them popping up since childhood too. I've never seen them as a negative thing, just a part of skin life and completely normal to have

[@lisamessenger3713]

Those may be strawberry hemangiomas, which are slightly different

[@SomeOtherSusan]

I’m an RN and the most important thing I’ve learned about skin is that it’s more complex than one thinks. I’ve heard other physicians say it’s always best to see a dermatologist.

[@Christina-pv5yq]

Many dermatologists have no clue and make the bulk of their money on consultations and cosmetic procedures. I went to many growing up and all throughout my 20s for what I, and they, believed was acne. They all treated me with the gamut of things (antibiotics, laser, peels, blue light, etc) for acne. And each one I went to never cared about my history of treatments with other doctors to maybe ask why it kept coming back to warrant yet another dermatologist visit. They're only concerned with what they see right in front of them; they're only interested in what's skin deep, so to speak, instead of digging deeper. Not one of them correctly diagnosed my skin condition as folliculitis. I diagnosed myself years later off of social media. So, thank you KZbin and TikTok!

[@AvaNightingale]

@@devon7826 eating disorders aren't a cure for anything love

[@SomeOtherSusan]

@@Christina-pv5yq It sounds like you’ve had some bad experiences. I hope all is better.

[@Christina-pv5yq]

@@SomeOtherSusan Thank you. They were good experiences at the time as I genuinely thought I was getting the help I needed. Now, I'm just focusing on getting my gut health in check which is the real answer to a lot of skin issues.

[@edriankayerico]

@@Christina-pv5yq hi :)) what did you do tho??? do you think it has something to do with gut health???

[@AmandaMeatFoot]

I had an angioma on my bottom lip for years. It would bleed often and I was super self conscious of the spot. Blood would literally pour out of it. I hated it. I finally told my dermatologist about it. He cauterized it, sent it off to the lab to confirm it was an angioma, and I was healed in about 3-4 weeks. I am loving the results! Please, if something like this is really bothering you, talk to your doctor! I’m so happy I did.

[@green3488]

What do they cost to remove with laser without sending off to lab?

[@thesleeplessspook]

Thanks for clearing this up. Case in point: I've had thyroid issues for several years now, and only have about 4 cherry angiomas, not any sort of over-abundance of them. My husband has zero thyroid problems, and he's absolutely covered in them (re: he's nearly 100% Irish and fair, so he has a ton of skin features in addition to the angiomas).

[@missybelmont9830]

They Really didn't clear up anything

[@SheenaWilson92]

I love the term ‘skin features’ and I’m going to use that now 😊

[@glancycorner7425]

I’m very Irish….i get them all the time!

[@ccalexander1924]

Same !

[@soccerlime]

I probably have hundreds, if not thousands, of these all over my arms, legs, and chest. I’ve had them for as long as I can remember and they just keep multiplying. I always called them my red freckles. I can’t imagine having all of them treated, it would take all day!

[@alysonsmith8046]

Me too

[@kimdenbleyker3969]

@Theresa R. You just gave an example of correlation is not causation

[@fertexas]

I definitely want them off

[@j2626-u2g]

me2 --- it's nuts!!!

[@j2626-u2g]

me2 it's nuts

[@molly863]

I think it’s really great how you encouraged patients to self-advocate. It’s also helpful you pointed out that a lot of doctors may have your same cancer-awareness mindset and accidentally ignore cosmetic or slightly painful bothers.

[@austinhowland300gmail.]

Hello Molly how are you doing today

[@adcoriginal]

I’ve had them since I was early 20’s - so did my folks. I get them zapped twice a year at the med spa I go to - they scab over and itch for a couple days, but no scars. Keeps them under control. I do believe it is mainly genetic.

[@justajumpingypsygirl]

What is that process called? Not that I have the money for the zapping them, but I'd like to know what to look for.

[@lesliedawidowicz8933]

Can you link it!.

[@kanishkaaswani6891]

Yes pls​@@justajumpingypsygirl

[@HayGurlHay]

I didn't say this, but for very small angiomas I've simply sprayed the head of a needle (the blunt end) with alcohol to cleanse it, heated it with a lighter then placed it on the angioma for one second. Sometimes there is a popping sound lol. Essentially you are burning it off. It will scab, and heal without the angioma.

[@bidensbikepedal8799]

I saw a video on here showing this. Did you experience any scarring at all?

[@stepherssays]

I have several of these all over my arms, hands, and stomach and always wondered what they were! It was always super confusing. I still keep getting them in random places. I get one at a time. I started noticing them around my late teens.

[@shadelings]

Thank you so very much for covering cherry angiomas!! Over the years, I've collected a few very small ones but haven't been able to find much creditable information about them in regards to over the counter treatments and now, I know why!

[@mdbtptblw]

I had a few of these and they never really bothered me until I had one come up on my chest right at the top of my cleavage and it was by far the biggest(though still very small) of all my cherry angiomas. It just seemed to constantly catch my eye and looked like a big ugly red dot on my chest. I brought it up to my dermatologist about removing for no other reason that I didn't like it lol. She happily removed it and now you would never know there was something there. :)

[@callmewaves1160]

I have had one become like a skin tag on my forearm. Which would get caught on clothing and cause it to bleed. I eventually managed to treat it myself with OTC topical and believe it or not pimple patches.

[@Julia-lg2on]

@@callmewaves1160 what was the topical? I have one on my thigh that I’d like to get rid of, but would like to try it myself before seeing a dermatologist.

[@egreer8749]

My dad had these and so do I. They absolutely do not bother me one bit! Thanks for the helpful explanation.

[@Allyell]

They're like moles on my body 😅

[@MMA-kw8cg]

You have clearly articulated a concern that I have had as I am getting older. I have set up an appointment to have the Cherry Angiomas removed. A vain individual, I do not like looking at the red areas anywhere on my body. Thank you for this excellent informative video.

[@terry_choi]

I have lipocystiosarcoma and I remember these cherry dots surfacing on my skin at the same time my tumor grew. I was worried and thought that it's somehow connected to the sarcoma and this video totally made me relieved. Thank you!

[@bethanyharrison3310]

This was an incredibly well-done video. Shared with my dad (a family medicine physician) because I know he will love to hear how considerate you guys are in this “debunking” and how much you care about accurate education of patients and the general population.

[@megalovania8707]

I have been living with these cherry angiomas but didn't know what they were. Honestly, i am glad this video came up, helped me know so much. They are not bothering me since they are extremely scattered all over my body. But I am so so glad this video provided me enough information about this.

[@VirgoChick14]

same here i was super worried!! hubby has them too

[@monkeysluvdani]

I have so many of them! I never had any until my late 20’s and now I’m my early 30s they seem to be multiplying all the time and growing

[@Linda_Ann-ex9cm]

I am so happy you are covering this topic. Recently I discussed the little red dots with my dermatologist & was told I inherited them from my mom or dad & they are common. I have quite a few on my abdomen but it was the one that appeared on my neck that bothered me. After discussing with my dermatologist I felt more at ease & I acknowledged my mother had them. At 59 I am seeing things I’ve never seen before & while I can get rid of most everything that pops up these little guys are ok & not life threatening. I am hyperthyroid & have a shell fish & fish allergy so I do not consume much of anything rich in iodine, I just produce it. I am happy to know, if I want to get rid of these little guys, I’ll go back to my dermatologist & have a cherry spot removal session. ❤

[@green3488]

What'd it cost to remove?

[@Linda_Ann-ex9cm]

@@green3488 hi, it was covered under my insurance. My copay & then a % of the total.

[@roseland9590]

I have Cherry Angiomas, Petechae and birthmarks. I also have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Very common in neurodivergent people. Its classed as a rare condition but I think so many people have mild symptoms, and multi system symptoms that are hard to diagnose that it seems rarer than it is.

[@cyan_2169]

A large number of people in the trans community also have EDS for whatever reason. It would be cool to know exactly why that is.

[@odellard]

What!! Neurodivergent here 👋 and covered in cherry angiomas from bottom of trunk to top of shoulders. Had no idea that there was any connection to being ND. Been doing research on this for 10+ years without much understanding of why it’s happening to me. Would never have thought there would be a neuro connection.

[@pandamakeuppics7772]

My daughter has EDS and also has these. But it's hereditary to my family too.

[@blondbum]

Hadn't heard this commonality with EDS, we call them our strawberry fields :)

[@ShopSugarDoll]

I have cherry angiomas and alot of petechiae! The petechiae are all over my arms and look like red tiny freckles. I was worried because I had a blood disorder as a kid and thought I might have issues again but got bloodwork all normal. My mom has them too idk I thought maybe because we're Irish lol.

[@briolivia1350]

Id be interested in hearing more about keloids. So many receive these from piercings, cuts, pimples. It would be good to learn how to stop these or if there is a way to reduce size with keloids.

[@susanb385]

Yes please!!!! I am a fair skinned blonde who forms keloids. I had keloids lasered off of my ears 30 years ago and I keep hoping some day they can be treated so I can pierce my ears again.

[@drtejaswireddy]

Yes

[@natalieanderson5407]

Yessss pleaseeee

[@ashtynl7400]

Yes please!

[@dev4short]

Esthetician here and honestly depending on how severe. Surgery is the only way to get rid of a keloid. Then using a topical cream like a retinol or even Imiquimod to reduce the appearance of scarring. Of course a doctor would have a more thorough answer.

[@hoosiermama3001]

So refreshing to hear dermatologists say they are focused on skin cancer and not cosmetic treatments!

[@lisab9541]

Yes, I know.

[@Dr_JK]

This channel has truly changed my outlook on skincare. As a clinician (for from anything to do with derm) I really admire how accessible you've made skincare for everyone - it's not just unaffordable mystery lotions, anybody can get started with budget products from the drugstore! Also I love how you address some of the more niche topics like a cherry angioma - all backed with research and great physiology explanations. One silly thing I'd love for you guys to do would be to react to American Psycho's Patrick Bateman's skincare routine!

[@happyinapa]

I have had cherry Angiomas for 36 years. I was diagnosed hypothyroid 25 years ago. Been on levothyroxine ever since. The bulk of the CA’s were on my head and upper torso. The head of dermatology at UCSF 30 years ago , after repeatedly trying to peg him on what causes it finally admitted “ we don’t know”. All these years later, based on these two dermatologists admission, they still don’t know. Frankly I don’t attribute it to “bad luck and genetics” as my siblings don’t have them (nor hypothyroidism). My pet theory is the too many mercury fillings I got as a kid….given their location.

[@kp8923]

Wow, the Bateman routine reaction is such a good idea. Lol. I second this suggestion, please do that

[@gawd4582]

Lolol. I just used my cold mask because of him.

[@staysolid19]

Is it normal for a cherry angionma to come and go

[@stacie1199]

We need a strong incentive(s) for quality studies. It’s asinine how common bad studies are published as if they maintain a strong integrity.

[@marycw]

The trouble is so many BAD STUDIES are done BY MAINSTREAM MED!!!! eg the Wolff-Chaikoff study that lead to the FALSE belief in a fictional harmful effect in order to debunk the need for iodine which BTW is NEEDED for every cell in the body!!!! These guys know NOTHING...

[@christinaslocum8761]

I started getting them about 10 years ago on my abdomen, and some on my thighs. Now at 65 I have many. My Derm, like yourselves, says they’re harmless. If I were young, they’d probably bother me. Now, they’re just another part of aging “gracefully”!

[@nikkil764]

My former dermatologist when I lived elsewhere zapped one on my hairline. I noticed recently it’s back. Mine are totally genetic, I’m very fair complexioned and got these from my Dad. Most just peel off over time. To be honest, they don’t bother me since I also inherited good skin that doesn’t scar. I’ll take them over scars any day.

[@aina3387]

I had the cherry angiomas on my face lasered off. It was quick and made a huge difference in how clear my skin looked. It also took like 5-10 minutes and only cost $150. 10/10 would recommend. I didn't do it on the rest of my body though because there are too many of them.

[@lmboh8585]

Thank you, Aina, I have one on my face also and am considering having it lasered off. The cost I was quoted is similar (Midwest USA location). Hearing of your experience will help me make a decision :)

[@AnubisOda]

Only $150? Thats an insane cost, you could have just super heated the flat end of a nail and then tapped the nail onto the red cherry bit. Doing that cautarizes it and prevents the blood spot coming back, just need to give it a week or 2 to heal afterwards, way better than spending $150 thats madness.

[@aina3387]

@@AnubisOda Nope, sorry, but spending $150 doesn't sound nearly as bad as putting a superheated nail to a spot near my eye 😅

[@AnubisOda]

@@aina3387 Just keep steady hands, $150 is alot of money to me, if it was maybe $35 then sure okay but $150 is straight up extortion. Its basically the same result, just a different method and alot cheaper.

[@Mychellechic]

Hi I have one under my eye close to the corner and I've always wanted to do something about it but a derm told me it could/would possibly grow back so I became discouraged, not to mention it being so near to the eye. . Were you told this? was it painful? Thanks I appreciate you sharing.

[@helpingyou3773]

I had mine removed via laser (arms & stomach at the time) in the past, but they came back within a year or so. You get more of them all over as you age too. It's a slow process and before you know it, they seem to start appearing overnight.

[@UsandEveryoneWeKnow]

I had one just below my eyebrow removed with electrolysis, about 3/4 years ago, never returned. Might work for you.

[@77dris]

I removed a dozen off my torso with a red hot paper clip tip (heated with a cig lighter). Pop, they were gone, no scarring and never came back.

[@helpingyou3773]

@@77dris Ahhhh, too chicken and I might miss. Lol.

[@1is7ener65]

Yes me too with laser. Slowly grew back over several years. I have thousands of them on my body

[@Allaiya.]

Yeah mind seemed to come back

[@picturethispetphotography7277]

I love these 2! Handsome, informative, humorous, educated, what more could you want in a dermatologist.

[@lisacollins3304]

I really appreciate this. I have Cherry Angiomas. I have had them for years,and they do bother me. I have wondered for so long what they were,and I thought that there was something wrong with me. These two Doctors are Amazing. They are just very kind,and Human. Also,they make their videos enjoyable,and understandable for the layperson- viewers.

[@annabenezue5624]

I get mine removed. I've also removed some on my in by using one of the inexpensive mole pens

[@khalilahd.]

I’ve never had one of these but I know their more common for people with lighter skin. Thanks for educating me! 🙏🏽

[@snowps1]

Lucky you! My family has them everywhere. :(

[@TipsWithTulip]

@@snowps1 same 😭

[@dalhousieDream]

@@snowps1 Mine too. 🍒

[@barbieblue3336]

They're

[@estellawong365]

Agreed. I have angiomas due to genes as well.

[@amandastraight8640]

I have about 10, and when I was younger my mom said they were “ beauty marks” I know it was only to make me feel better about having them❤️After 50 years of them being on my body I kinda forget their there🤷🏻‍♀️Love you both so much and thank you for all your info❤️❤️

[@candisshort8227]

Started taking 2 drops of an Iodine supplement a week ago. Just 7 days and mine are already so light they're almost gone! My torso was covered!! Very red and now they're almost completely gone!! 😊

[@shyamgupta6214]

Bhai apne kon sa iodine supplement liya plese bhai help me m

[@shyamgupta6214]

Kya sach m aapke chle gye

[@shyamgupta6214]

Meri help kijiye m depression m hu bhai shyad apki help s meri jindgi sudhar jaye please help bhai repli ka wait karoongi

[@shyamgupta6214]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@shyamgupta6214]

Bhai plese help me

[@jennifershort714]

Thank you for addressing this topic! Having spoken to several doctors about this skin issue included, it is very encouraging to hear that there are indeed tx options available!

[@CaroL-nf5rs]

I have them all over. My Dad had them. I remember as a little girl noticing them on my Dad as it was different. They did not develop on me until my mid-late 40s. I think genetics are a huge component

[@angelbasham6631]

I'm 41 and saw one for the first time on me

[@CowCowTheCat]

I have multiple cherry angiomas and a raised red bump appeared on my finger. It was causing me issues, so I saw my GP who dismissed it as another cherry angioma. After continuing to cause me issues, I was referred to a dermatologist. I am currently recovering from a minor surgical procedure (3 stitches!) and waiting on pathology. Thank you for highlighting that not all cherry angioma looking lesions are actually cherry angiomas.

[@dudebromisterjake]

I hope it's benign.

[@VeganVampire.]

It's good you went to a doctor about it. I have friends who won't go to the doctor about things that, it's important to get stuff checked out. I hope your finger heals really well and the results show it's nothing to worry about

[@CowCowTheCat]

Thanks for the concern 😊. Pathology came back and it was benign. Stitches come out next week. Very relieved and grateful for the better to be safe approach of my derm.

[@VeganVampire.]

@@CowCowTheCat That's great news!

[@janinegarcilazo1061]

Same happened to me while pregnant due to my blood vessels all being more swollen than usual and it was something that looked like a cherry angioma on my finger that became huge and hot and swollen, dermatologist said it would have burst had they not cut it out or burned it (I forgot). I have a huge scar that looks like a spider on my finger now. It itched for a few years and I’m just grateful it doesn’t itch anymore. Long story short, go to the Derm!!!

[@xdorothy]

I’m so glad you did a video on this topic! I’ve always had some when I was younger but I’ve gotten so much more as I’ve gotten older. It doesn’t bother me but I do randomly get people asking me about them. It’s great to hear their harmless and can be easily removed.

[@marshak6717]

How do you guys feel about the UV lamps at nail salons? 🧐

[@khalilahd.]

Such a good question! I wanted to know that too

[@marshak6717]

@@Kelly-pp1et same girl. I am so paranoid now everytime I'm getting my nails done 😑

[@Kirlita]

@@Kelly-pp1et I wear UV driving gloves (the ones that don’t cover your nails)… they work pretty well and my nail artist have no problem on working with me having them on. But one thing is also not over do it with the gel/powder nails, so a lot of the times I just do regular nail polish (no. UV needed) specially for my pedicures! 😉

[@Monicalala]

They’re bad. There’s case reports of increased skin cancer from them

[@marshak6717]

@@Kirlita that's a great idea! I will definitely skip out on gel for my next appointment.

[@moirabaker458]

I have lumps and bumps and at 68, my doctor assures me they are just barnacles on the ship of life

[@dwlsn93]

I love that outlook! 😂 🚢

[@curlybibliophagist]

Over 50 years ago, I was in elementary school and got a few cherry angiomas. My mom was so worried and took me to the doctor. The doctor ran all sorts of blood work and tests, like my liver, because that was what he thought it was. Everything was negative. I still think it was so rediculous.

[@demetriromanov9816]

(not a Dr here) From what I gathered...I got the impression somehow, that these cherry angiomas (though quite common) were MORE likely to occur for an adult. Assuming that is true, then I might give your Dr. some credit for going the extra distance to try and suss out any causative factors. Now-a-days if a doc can in anyway justify that a minimum standard of care has been provided, and that their diagnosis coincides with a statistically likely outcome, then they are done. I am very interested however in where your doc was going with the liver tests. Like, what did they think the spots might be? Because I didn't hear anything about cherry angiomas being CAUSED by anything accept genetics and MAYBE some kind of surplus of bromide or deficiency of iodine.

[@kellygates6468]

Thanks for this info! Cherry Angiomas run in my family. I always just thought of them as red freckles/moles. I have one near my ankle that I have nicked several times shaving and man oh man I swear my bathroom would look like a crime scene because of how much it bled. 😅 I never realized that that was possibly because of the blood vessels.

[@denisebrown6601]

Thank you especially for that last bit of advice. I had a red spot appear on my chin a few years ago - and it turned out to be skin cancer. It didn't look exactly like a cherry angioma which concerned me - but it was actually my doctor who said not to worry about it. It wasn't until it started changing in appearance and began to bleed that I was finally sent to a dermatologist for a biopsy to be done - a year after it first appeared. Unfortunately by that time it had grown quite a bit and it took two surgeries to get rid of it completely.

[@riceandramen]

I'm glad you got a proper diagnosis, albeit too late. Sending blessings for complete healing and no future reoccurences.

[@msbecks7004]

I hope it’s not your doctor anymore

[@Mondscheinstaub]

Funny. I have like three of these on my body and my husband never realized (we‘ve been together for 10 years already). About yesterday he saw one of them and said it looks so beautiful and somehow elegant and advices me to never get rid of it. I‘ve never viewed them as unaesthetic or problematic :)

[@BeckyD20]

All the women in my family on my mother's side have one on their left breast. I saw it as a right of passage growing up and couldn't wait to get mine. I wouldn't think of having it removed unless there was an issue. I love it.

[@ethanking4995]

prove it

[@emjordan1989]

I'm 77, and have had them most of my life! My father had them too. My dermatologist said they are very common among Sicilian people. My father was Sicilian; I'm about 40% ... never thought to have them removed. Thanks for covering this ... always wondered.

[@patbollin]

I just had about 15 largish cherry spots removed by cauterizing them. They numbed each one first so no pain at all (a little irritation after). $100 and done by a licensed dermatologist.

[@jungleful]

You explain the science very well! We hang on your every word. We trust you. Thanks for taking the time to help us understand

[@MeowCatReturns]

It would be really cool if y’all did a series on interpreting scientific research! I didn’t learn a lot of this until grad school-and the general public would benefit from having guidance on how to understand what makes research strong/weak.

[@D.von.N]

You can search this knowledge already, you don't need the dermatologists giving you lengthy lessons about the principles of medical/scientific research.

[@MeowCatReturns]

@@D.von.N yeah, it’s so weird but I actually understand how the internet works. My suggestion comes from wanting to hear their perspective because they’re good scientific communicators. I also think their audience would benefit from this information but not necessarily seek it out.

[@LordBLB]

You're correct. Most folks have no idea how science works. I often run into people in discussion that say the silly line "well is science works so well, why does it change all the time?". It literally makes me face-palm. Science works precisely because it changes all the time. Better information comes in, is proven correct, and the scientific theories are updated. Simple as that. But I've met many people that think because it changed, that means the whole thing is bunk. Drives me insane...

[@D.von.N]

@@LordBLB yet they will be the first in line to beg for the newest cancer treating drug instead of thoughts and prayers, and maybe leeches at most...

[@paddlefar9175]

One good thing is to be very cautious with Preprints. Science preprints are put out on subjects that are very new and sometimes cursory reports on new studies that are being done that give other researchers an idea of what work is being done, but the study may go nowhere or be of very low quality or a useless study and they can be very problematic because they have no peer review done on them yet and if they are reported on and used in an inappropriate manner by eager journalists, they can badly mislead the public. The use of Hydroxychloroquine in treating Covid19 is an example of the harm that can be done with preprints being used in the wrong way by inexperienced people.

[@sarahlcookson9299]

I’m not going to lie, I’m a skin care practitioner with my own business. I love watching these 2 doctors as they are very unbiased and keep everything simple and scare free, HOWEVER, I’m permanently distracted by how beautiful Dr Shah’s eyes are! He’s strikingly handsome anyway with that gorgeous smile, but his eyes!!!!

[@marilynruggeberg]

So Glad that there are Doctors on the Web that are debunking these untrue videos and educating people.

[@amberpoe5448]

I have always had cherry anginoma and noticed a bunch more on my arms lately and had no idea what it was. I'll definitely go to a dermatologist to double check. Thanks for the helpful information!

[@stanloona9106]

My mom have several of these on her body and I've seen some of these on my body too. I was a little worried about them but not anymore. Thank you both for educating us with your videos

[@ChrisSchneider1000]

Always wondered about this, thank you for the facts-based breakdown!

[@Kalush19]

My son has had one on his back almost since he was born. I asked his doctor about it, he didn’t know the cause, but he wasn’t worried about it.

[@tcyva4845]

Change doctor. Why does he say he is not worried when he does not even know what it is.

[@gabrielagheorghe87]

That's why it's important to take informations from specialists. Not a random guy or some article without any scientific base. I'm covered in red spots, always assumed they're just some blood vessels residue. My skin is very thin (so easier to break) and a bit transparent (not much pigmentation going on), so every blood vessel close to the surface is shown on my body. I won't stress about how my healthy skin looks like. Treating problems that don't exist with solutions presented by untrained people can lead to real medical issues. Oh, and the worst are MLMs... I'm so glad I found your channel, I love your way of educating people, and I trust you because you are professionals.

[@jasmineselvamalar7946]

Hi Docs, I truly appreciate how both of you offer very honest and informative advice and don't pressure anyone to immediately correct any imperfections. In matter of fact I like how both of you reveal that you too have these imperfections which goes to show that everyone gets them and that it's ok. We need more people to advocate healthy living to promote better mental and physical health, thank you,♥️

[@eringorsline4749]

I’m here for Dr Maxwell’s eye rolls while watching the initial video 😅

[@kandiceomalley6301]

I had a couple on my face. When I got my second COVID-19 vaccination, they turned black and fell off. Thought it was weird. My dermatologist didn’t believe the correlation but the timing was interesting.

[@katjones4840]

My husband got them when he started heavy weight lifting. Got them on his back from the bench press bench. Almost like a bruise but it didnt go away. Dermatologies pretty much said its blood, its common, and part of aging.

[@Earthstein]

Such a good presentation! I'm 70yo. I have had these things since I was in my late 30s. But since I'm still better looking that Dr Shah, I don't even care.

[@figmo397]

Thank you for doing this! I have them in visible places, and my father's back was covered with them. I had always thought it was related to our coloring (Dad and I had identical skin, hair, and eye coloring), and you pretty much validated that. I'm also glad you talked about real treatments, as I'd dearly love to zap the one under my eyebrow.

[@joltjolt5060]

Omg I got one under my eyebrow too that popped up! That's SO ANNOYING!

[@gif24gt60]

Wouldn't laugh about the toxicity factor. Bromine and chemical toxicity is real. The liver tries to detox toxins and the skin is one avenue of detoxification

[@elenalatici9568]

So happy to know there's a genetic factor. My Italian grandmother had them and her mind was sharp. My Irish mother and her mother didn't have them, but both had horrible dementia. Nothing scares me more than dementia, so hooray for my cherry angiomas. 🙏

[@thebigpicture2032]

Having one doesn’t prevent the others.

[@elenalatici9568]

@@thebigpicture2032 What a helpful comment. Not.

[@elenalatici9568]

@@nokateno Really nice comments. Not. Hope you never have to worry about getting dementia. Something you clearly didn't consider when making your thoughtless comment.

[@elenalatici9568]

@Kate-o @Big Picture Went to both of your channels, although it's likely you are both the same person. 1 comment, no content. Troll(s)

[@star_fossil]

We inherit bits from all our ancestors, I think the previous posts were correct pointing that out.

[@brittanykantar6326]

I have used topical brimonidine for red scars with a lot of success. Since it is used to constrict blood vessels and therefore reduce redness (temporarily in rosacea patients), I wonder if it would work for these. I bet it will! I’m going to try it next.

[@_xiosa]

Omg an explanation of how scientific research works thank you

[@kyni87]

Can you also show how it manifests on black or brown skin? Often it's hard to see if it's similar to mine because it's white skin centered

[@theeditor1149]

I never saw cherry angiomas as being a mistake or a problem to get rid of, I think people look perfectly fine with them. Good to know what theyre all about though. Thanks doctors🙏🏽

[@Sophwaffles]

I’ve had a cherry spot on my chest since I can remember! I’ve never known why it’s there, but it’s never really bothered me either🤷🏻‍♀️ 🍒

[@matthewporter1376]

Your banter on science communication is well worth the while; in my lifetime I feel science has been falling farther from tangible for the public than ever before; I appreciate your input

[@dminter1234]

I have had these, once they were diagnosed by a dermatologist, I treated them at home with a bovie pen. Very easy to treat if you dont mind a little stinging sensation for a second or two.

[@karenover50]

Great topic. Thank you. I’d love to see you guys do a video on sebaceous keratosis, different ways they appear, different shapes and and sizes and treatments. Thank you so much!

[@Doctorly]

Another great idea. This is one of the most common reasons people come to the office! Either because they are concerned about them or because the just want them gone. Dr M

[@katie6731]

I've been wondering if the large number of cherry angiomas I'm developing are related to or caused by my Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, hypermobility type. If my skin is stretching abnormally, it seems reasonable that more would keep showing up over time. My torso alone has 53 that I can see easily, most of which appeared in the last five years.

[@morganholman1274]

I have cherry angiomas. I get hardly any bromine in my diet because I’m a Celiac. But I also get a good amount of iodine. I also just had a baby less than a month ago.

[@nicj5354]

I used a pin (like for sewing) and heated it up to glowing then soldered that sucker off. It never came back, and I don't even have a scar where it used to be.

[@monstrogoth]

Thank you for this instructive video. I had a lot of cherry angiomas on my body and I am totally convinced that it is a genetic thing since I had them in the same places as my mother and my grand father. I decided to live with them, since my grand father lived with them till his 84th year without any problem !

[@katemiller7874]

Same. Are you light and blonde by any chance. My mom and I are and we have them

[@monstrogoth]

@@katemiller7874 no, not at all, we are all Black haired and pale skinned.

[@izzyc87ic]

Thank you for making this video. I have a few of these and always wondered what they were. Good to know they are not harmful.

[@melissarathke3209]

I have lots of these all over! I had a larger noticeable angioma under one eye for years and it never bothered me. But it slowly got smaller and then disappeared!

[@raneylee9617]

My mom and I both have them, her mom did too. Genetics for sure. Love how the chick said everything with such confidence and matter of factness. When it was not correct.

[@jultru3278]

I had one that kept coming back on my face. IPL would take care of it for about a year and it would be back. I bought one of those skin burning pens off of Amazon and it's been gone ever since. Best $16 bucks I ever spent on beauty.

[@Shining_Light]

Heeeey, I've always wondered what those red dots are. Got 3 of them on my arm. But personally they don't bother me at all, I actually like them - they are super tiny and look kinda cute :)

[@TheSwauzz]

I'd point out these "red moles" on my mom when I was younger. She told me they were a sign of wisdom LOL I suppose she's not technically wrong, as she started getting them when she was older haha!

[@elizabethduplat5835]

Love this. I'm gonna steal that line. My little ones point out my cherry angiomas and moles all the time.

[@gillyrambowife8641]

I have many all over my body so I must be a genius lol

[@corinna667]

My mother told me that they were "magical spots", because they disappeared when pressed on and reappeated afterwards again. 🤣

[@maryjudith3681]

My mum told me my mole was a beauty spot💕

[@brooklynnchick]

Thank you for your channel. I teach science courses for grades 5-12, and my human anatomy and physiology students are always helped by researching your videos. You have a way of explaining the medical by linking up with common experiences - invaluable teaching tactic. 😍

[@pedrowoolson4273]

Thanks guys, I've wondered what these things are for years and had more than one doctor just shrug them off

[@cademmo]

I just had about 20 removed today by my skin Dr and definitely are stoked even though some hurt like heck and now I can actually dry off when I get out of the shower without snagging them and them bleeding horribly. I have been diagnosed with type 1 neurofibromatosis. My mother and grandmother passed away from NF and no doubt I got the angiomas from them. Thanks for the video guys

[@deltatango6793]

I definitely had this under my eye when I was a kid, and I remember being so upset by this weird red thing on my face but after a few years, it just sort of disappeared on its own 🤷🏼‍♀️