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-Spider angiomas are commonly found on the [[face]], [[neck]], upper part of the [[Torso|trunk]] and [[arm]]s. They may also be present on the backs of the [[hand]]s and [[finger]]s in young children. Most, however, are a result of liver disease.
-Many [[Pregnancy|pregnant]] women, or women using [[hormonal contraception]], have spider angiomas. People who have significant [[Liver#Diseases_of_the_liver|hepatic disease]] also show many spider angiomas, as they are not making sufficient of [[Coagulation|coagulation factors]]. About 33% of patients with cirrhosis have [[spider angiomas]].<ref name="pmid10423070">{{cite journal |author=Li CP, Lee FY, Hwang SJ, ''et al'' |title=Spider angiomas in patients with liver cirrhosis: role of alcoholism and impaired liver function |journal=Scand. J. Gastroenterol. |volume=34 |issue=5 |pages=520-3 |year=1999 |pmid=10423070 |doi=}}</ref> As such, microhemorrhages may be observed as spider angiomas.
-==Treatment==
-Spider angiomas are [[asymptomatic]] and usually resolve spontaneously. This is common in the case of children, although they may take several years to disappear. If the spider angiomas are associated with pregnancy, they may resolve after childbirth. In women taking oral contraceptives, they may resolve after stopping these contraceptives. The spider angiomas associated with liver disease may resolve when liver function increases or when a [[Liver transplantation|liver transplant]] is performed.
-For spider angiomas on the face, techniques such as electrodesiccation and [[Laser resurfacing|laser treatment]] can be used to remove the lesion. There is a small risk of a [[scar]], although the results are generally good. Spider angiomas can recur after treatment.
-==References==
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-==External link==
-*[http://medicine.ucsd.edu/clinicalimg/skin-spider.jpg Image of a spider angioma] at ucsd.edu
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