Angiokeratoma

Angiokeratomas are benign skin lesions that occur more commonly in older individuals, and are usually dark red or black in colour. They can occur anywhere on the body, but are often seen on the scrotum of men, and can sometimes be quite numerous into the hundreds.

Although harmless, Angiokeratomas are often a source of concern for many men as they fear whether these lesions could be malignant. Also, their appearance can be unsightly, and they may bleed easily after scratching or spontaneously bleed. 

What causes Angiokeratomas?

Angiokeratomas are formed because of thrombosed, or clotted, blood vessels that have distended into the papillary dermis and epidermis, which is the upper most layer of the skin. These thrombosed vessels give Angiokeratomas their firm consistency. Overlying these blood vessels are an increased number of epidermal skin cells which causes the skin to feel rough and bumpy to the touch. They are not due to Sexually Transmitted Infections and are not contagious.

Treatment

Angiokeratomas can be left alone, and treatment is not necessary. If desired, however, they can be removed easily via several options. At RMDY clinic, we offer Cryotherapy and Electrosurgery to remove scrotal Angiokeratomas.

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If you think that you may have Angiokeratomas and would like to seek some treatment for them, feel free to make an appointment to see our doctor. We are here to help.