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What Causes Moles All Over The Body?
Question: I know its normal to develop moles over time but I am seeing these small ones popping up all over my body. I have some large ones that are getting bigger and look as though they are trying to detach. I spent many years in the sun as a child without proper protection. My husband noticed the changes i the one on my side and neck and is worried.
Brief Answer:
cherry angiomas
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
These are cherry angiomas, A type of vascular overgrowth.
Usually these happen at older age but can happen even at younger age.
These needs to be removed with radiofrequency ablator.
Please meet a dermatologist and get these removed.
These are not dangerous, so there is no need to worry.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
cherry angiomas
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
These are cherry angiomas, A type of vascular overgrowth.
Usually these happen at older age but can happen even at younger age.
These needs to be removed with radiofrequency ablator.
Please meet a dermatologist and get these removed.
These are not dangerous, so there is no need to worry.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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