Cherry angiomas (often called blood spots or red moles) are one of the most common benign vascular lesions I see in clinic. They’re harmless, very common, and yet understandably frustrating when they multiply on the chest, abdomen, arms or face.

If you’re noticing new red dots appearing over time (or you’ve had them for years and want them removed safely), this guide explains what they are, why they happen, and how we treat them with medical electrocautery in our doctor-led clinic in Hale, Cheshire.

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