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What Causes Swelling And Bleeding From A Red Mark On The Upper Back?

i have had a red mark on my upper back by the spine for years, looks like a cherry angioma. over the years its very slightly increased in size, just recently its begun to swell and bleed. I ve been active recently weight lifting and doing exercises on the ground that may cause trauma to the spot. Not sure if that s the cause or if i should be concerned.
Mon, 16 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Probably the red mark you have in your upper back is a cherry angioma, since you have it for years.
Cherry angiomas are skin growths that are formed from collection of small blood vessels and are very common.
Usually cherry angiomas can slightly increase in size over the years and they can bleed from trauma and schratching.
In my opinion it might have been injuried and that's the cause of bleeding.
However, if it continues swelling, bleeding, increasing in size, or changing color these are reasons to be concerned and you should consult a dermatologist, for a dermatoscopic examination, or to take a biopsy and further treatment (electrocauterization,cryosurgery)

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Swelling And Bleeding From A Red Mark On The Upper Back?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Probably the red mark you have in your upper back is a cherry angioma, since you have it for years. Cherry angiomas are skin growths that are formed from collection of small blood vessels and are very common. Usually cherry angiomas can slightly increase in size over the years and they can bleed from trauma and schratching. In my opinion it might have been injuried and that s the cause of bleeding. However, if it continues swelling, bleeding, increasing in size, or changing color these are reasons to be concerned and you should consult a dermatologist, for a dermatoscopic examination, or to take a biopsy and further treatment (electrocauterization,cryosurgery) Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.