What are Campbell de Morgan lesions?

Medically they are called haemangiomas or just angiomas, but they are also commonly referred to as cherry angiomas or senile angiomas due to their colour and their onset after the age of 40. They are small, benign (non-cancerous) overgrowths of blood vessels in the skin that are usually 0.1mm to 1.0cm in diameter and if pressed do not blanch. They are red or violet in colour and appear normally on the chest and trunk. When treated with a Laser, they normally turn grey instantly and can then crust and flake away.

How can they be treated?

They are easily treated with Nd:Yag laser. The light applicator is placed on the skin above the lesion and the laser is released. The lesions often turn grey/black on impact.

How does the treatment feel?

As the lesions are small, the treatment is normally comfortable with a quick hot pin prick sensation felt in the area.

How long does each treatment take?

This will depend on the number of lesions, but typically only a few seconds per lesion.

How many treatments are necessary?

Typically small lesions such as Campbell de Morgan spots clear in just a single session.