Ruby angioma, also called senile angioma or nevus ruby, are red pellets that appear on the skin in adulthood and that can increase in size and quantity with aging. It is quite frequent and does not represent a health risk, however, if bleeding occurs, a dermatologist should be sought for a more accurate diagnosis.
Ruby angioma is a type of skin angioma, which usually appears in places with little visualization, such as scalp and back, but can also be present on the trunk and face, less frequently. It is the main skin disease of the elderly and has no symptoms.
Treatment is usually done for aesthetic purposes, and may be through laser or cryotherapy. The best way to prevent ruby angioma is to use sunscreen and avoid being exposed to the sun for a long time so that there is no premature aging of the skin, which favors the onset of angioma.
Main features
Ruby angioma initially appears as small, flat, red spots, but with aging, they may increase in size, reaching 5 mm, and have a bright red color. These spots do not regress, that is, they can only be removed with some type of treatment, and have a slow evolution.
There are usually no symptoms, but in some cases there may be bleeding if there is a blow to the area where the angioma is located. Thus, it is important to go to the dermatologist to make a new analysis of the red pellets of the skin.
Learn to recognize the characteristics of angioma.
Causes of ruby angioma
It is not yet known what is the cause of the appearance of ruby angioma, but among the factors that may be related to its occurrence are skin aging, prolonged exposure to the sun and chemical compounds and stress. In addition, people who have diabetes are more likely to have ruby angioma and more.
How the treatment is done
The treatment of ruby angioma is usually done for aesthetic purposes and can be through:
- Laser, which promotes decreased blood flow in the vessel, eliminating angioma; Cryotherapy, in which a spray of liquid nitrogen is placed on the red spot; Electrocoagulation, an electric current is applied to the angioma; Sclerotherapy, which is a technique in which a substance is injected into the blood vessel to eliminate it.
The treatment of ruby angioma depends on the quantity and location, and may be located on the trunk or scalp. See how the treatment for angioma is done.
Home treatment options
The home treatment for ruby angioma can be done with castor oil or green apple juice. Castor oil is used to moisturize the skin and should be applied to the red spot once a day for 7 days. The green apple has antioxidant properties, being able to slow the aging of the skin and, thus, prevent the progression of ruby angioma. Green apple juice should be passed on to angioma at least 3 times a day for 3 weeks.
To prevent red pellets from appearing on the skin, it is important to use sunscreen, avoid being exposed to the sun for a long time, have a healthy diet and take baths with cold water to improve circulation.
