Looking for the name of something...

cornbb

Hi guys, firstly I'll make it clear I'm not looking for medical advice, I've already spoken to a doctor years ago. I've just forgotten the name of something...

I've always had a tiny red pimple-like blemish under one of my eyes. Years ago, my GP told me that it was a completely harmless entanglement of tiny capillaries and could be removed using liquid nitrogen. Only thing is, I've forgotten the name of this capillary entanglement and I'm curious to find out... again, I'm not looking for medical advice, is already been diagnosed and I'm not going to do anything based on replies from here. Cheers

charlieroot

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_wine_stain
Is this any help?

cornbb

I did some research on this earlier and forgot to post back... I think it might be one of these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_angioma

I don't think its a Port Wine Stain as its only a millimetre or so across and its raised off the surface of my skin, but thanks for the suggestion anyway.

Traumadoc

spider naevi?

cornbb

Traumadoc wrote: »

spider naevi?

That fits the bill even better... its under the eye and drains momentarily when I put pressure on it. Thanks!

Note to self... do not self-diagnose...