On the lower lip, there is a red-blue skin change which may be slightly raised.
It is soft.
Size is typically up to 1 cm.
It is often possible to push away some of the color with a small glass plate.
Other typical places it appears are the ear lobe, face and neck, but it can appear anywhere.
This is an expansion of a venous blood vessel, i.e. the type of blood vessel that carries blood to the heart.
The color of the blood is therefore red-blue.
The cause is unknown.
It can be frozen or burned away by a doctor.
If there is any doubt as to what it is, the doctor can cut it out or take a tissue sample before final treatment is decided.
Our dermatologists help people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, with everything from simple skin changes to serious conditions.
Our dermatologists help people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, with everything from simple skin changes to serious conditions.
