A spiderangiomais a benign lesion that gets its name based on its spiderlike appearance.
Spider angiomas are common in healthy children and adults.
However, having multiple spider angiomas may indicate a health problem, especially liver disease.
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Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of spider angiomas.
They can also occur on the neck and trunk.
A spider angioma can grow in size over time.
They are a benign lesion common in people over age 30, and many people have several of them.
What Causes Spider Angioma?
Spider angiomas occur when a small cluster of blood vessels comes to the skin’s surface.
Having one to three spider angiomas is common in children.
Overall, they are seen in 10% to 15% of healthy individuals.
However, you should get evaluated for underlying health conditions if you have more than a few.
How Do You Treat Spider Angiomas?
Depending on the size, spider angiomas can go away on their own.
Children and adolescents with spider angiomas may see them resolve once they go throughpuberty.
Pregnant people may see them disappear after they give birth.
If your spider angiomas are due to an underlying condition, treatment of that condition will be necessary.
Do Spider Angiomas Go Away?
In many cases, spider angiomas will go away on their own, especially in children and pregnant people.
However, in other adults, they tend to persist unless treated.
And sometimes, they can recur.
What Stage of Liver Disease Is Associated With Spider Angioma?
The stage of liver disease in which spider angiomas appear is not entirely clear.
However, size and number can give a better indication of the severity of the disease.
Summary
Spider angiomas are common skin lesions that get their name due to their spiderlike appearance.
Most of the time, they are harmless and will go away on their own.
When in doubt, make an appointment with your medical team to be evaluated.
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