Spider angioma
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Spider angiomas, also known as "nevus araneus," are a type of angioma found slightly below the skin's surface. They often contain a central red spot, and reddish extensions that radiate outward like a spider's web.
[edit] Seen in
- Pregnancy.
- They are often associated with high estrogen levels, so they are commonly found on pregnant women.
- Liver disease.
- People with impaired liver function may also exhibit spider angiomas, possibly because the liver is not processing excess estrogen properly.
- birth control pills
- unknown etiology
[edit] Location
- Trunk
- face
[edit] Treatment
As with cherry angiomas, no treatment is medically necessary. Electrosurgery and laser treatments are effective on this type of angioma.
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