Benign Skin Lesion

brown spots or freckles created when melanin production is triggered by UV radiation in sunlight. This phenomenon is especially common with fair-skinned folks like redheaded children who often inherit this trait from their parents. However, it can still affect those of darker complexions. So the next time your skin turns a little bit spottier than usual after getting too much sun…you’ll know exactly what’s going on!

Solar lentigos, caused by UV radiation from the sun, can persist for years and vary in size.

Usually sporting a uniform yellowish or light-brown hue with sharply defined borders that may be scalloped shaped; these lesions are often dry to the touch.

It is important to distinguish between atypical solar lentigo and early stages of melanoma due to their close resemblance in coloration and texture!

Spending too much time soaking up the sun’s rays can leave you with more than just a tan. An actinic keratosis is a scaly patch on the skin caused by years of UV exposure, and commonly appears on people over 40 who have spent large amounts of their lifetime in direct sunlight. The risk that these patches will develop into squamous cell carcinoma if left untreated is about 5-10%, making it essential to protect your skin from those damaging ultraviolet rays!

Actinic cheilitis is a major cause for concern among those who spend considerable time in the sun, as it forms most commonly on lower lips and can develop into squamous cell carcinoma. Unfortunately, unlike other SCC’s found elsewhere on the body, this type of cancer has up to 11 times greater risk of metastasising – making early detection vital. 

Seborrhoeic keratosis is a common skin condition that usually shows up with aging, appearing as brown, black or tan waxy growths. It often affects the face, chest, shoulders and back in older adults – sometimes multiple lesions appear together. While there’s no need to treat seborrheic keratosis medically since they are non-cancerous but if it causes irritation then one can opt for removal by their doctor.

Dermatofibromas are harmless skin growths that appear like small stones, typically ranging in color from pink to light or dark brown. Although usually painless, these lesions may cause itching, irritation and tenderness should they be irritated – such as through shaving!

Skin tags are a surprisingly common skin growth, usually consisting of a small stalk protruding from the body. Most commonly found on the neck and upper chest area, they can be easily irritated by clothing – but don’t worry – these pesky pests typically cause no pain or harm! If you find them bothersome to look at however, your doctor may well help remove it with ease.

Cherry angiomas are usually the first sign of aging and often appear during our late 20s or early 30s. They vary in size, from being as small as a pin head up to 4mm wide – sometimes even bigger! These harmless yet eye-catching vascular overgrowths can be found on any part of the body and may also cluster together if they happen to occur in greater numbers. Despite their striking red hue cherry angiomas will never turn into skin cancer so you don’t have to worry about them getting worse with age.

Lipomas are a common but often harmless medical condition, where fatty lumps appear just under the skin. While usually slow growing and non-cancerous, they can be painful at times or require removal if necessary. These bumpy protrusions occur mostly in neck, shoulders, back abdomen arms and thighs of those who have more than one individual lipoma present!

Approximately one in every hundred babies is born with an intradermal nevus, a noncancerous skin growth that has the same pigmentation as its surroundings. Commonly known as moles or birthmarks, they manifest themselves on the surface of a person’s skin through what looks like an elevated bumpy dome-shape. Intradermal Nevi can show up after adolescence and are generally harmless to those who have them – so don’t be alarmed if you find any later down your life!

As we get older, it’s not uncommon to develop a skin condition called sebaceous hyperplasia – caused by over-active oil glands that create bumps under the surface of your skin. But don’t fret! Several treatments are available if you’d like to give them a try.

Epidermoid cysts are painless, noncancerous bumps that can develop anywhere on the skin – commonly seen on faces and trunks. These slow-growing lumps rarely cause issues or require treatment, making them an easy cosmetic fix for some!