What is a vascular lesion?
A vascular lesion is formed by abnormally large or numerous blood vessels located directly under the surface of the skin. These vessels may be visible through the skin and may result in a red appearance of the skin.
- Facial Telangiectasia - surface veins caused by dialtion of capillary vessels or arterioles.
- Cherry Angiomas - slightly raised, red lesions.
- Spider Angiomas - slightly raised, red spider-like lesions.
- Scar Neovascularization - redness that may appear in or around a scar.
- Rosacea - red facial lesions around the nose and cheeks causing a sunburn look.
- Spider Veins - small, superficial purple or red veins stretching like a web under the skin, often appearing on leg
