For bothersome spider angiomas, the lesion can be obliterated with electrocautery or laser treatment.
Expectations (prognosis):
Spider angiomas often disappear in children but tend to persist in adults.
Calling your health care provider:
A spider angioma can usually be examined at a routine visit. It is especially important for adults to mention the development of a new spider angioma, to rule out associated medical conditions.
Review Date: 10/29/2004
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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