Spider Angioma

A spider angioma is a form of telangiectasia with a central feeding arteriole. They appear as a blanchable, central red papule surrounded by radially extending fine red lines. This gives it its name as a “spider” angioma. They are often located on the face, neck and upper chest. Solitary spider angiomas are common in children and often disappear with time, so do not require treatment. If treatment is desired for cosmesis, electrocautery or vascular laser can be used to destroy the central feeding vessel.