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    GlossaryCherry Angiomas (Senile angiomas)

    small, benign red or purple skin growths from blood vessels

    Cherry angiomas, also known as Campbell de Morgan spots, are small, benign growths of blood vessels that appear as bright red or purple spots on the skin. They are common in adults over 30 and typically increase in number with age. While usually harmless and painless, they can sometimes bleed if scratched or injured.

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      17 citations, July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online”
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