Will not stop bleeding.

[scoob101]

Hi, about 4 weeks ago I noticed what looked like a small spot just above my top lip so I squeezed it and ever since it will not heal. I get out of the shower and it starts bleeding and takes ages to stop, then when it does stop it looks like a small red smooth scab which does not need much interferance with to start bleeding again. It has now got to the point that it is bleeding 2 to 3 times a day the first time when I shower in the morning and then 1 to 2 times more. Anyone got any idea what it is and how to get it to heal. Thanks.

[boxtops]

Go to the doctor - nothing should bleed for this long without healing.

[scoob101]

Thanks Boxtops, I have been putting it off going to the docs as I really dont like him. I will make an appointment.

[Sqad]

No big deal......almost certainly a cherry haemangioma.

Cautery will stop it, but something that one doesn't have to hand ;-)

If they still have caustic sticks at the chemist, then a couple of applications will do it.

[boxtops]

Good idea sqad, we've got a styptic pencil somewhere in the medicine chest.

[Sqad]

scoob...........how old are you?

[scoob101]

Hi Squad Im 43.

[Sqad]

Right.....bit too young for Campbell de Morgan spots.

My advice remains the same.

[scoob101]

Thanks guys, will make an appointment with docs in morning as I got bad case of man flu at the moment and will be off work and need to get rid of this thing before I go on hols at end of may.

[Smowball]

My son had exactly the same thing on his forehead, bled many times a day. had it cauterised and was fine.