Tag: Skin lesions
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How do common skin lesions look? (with pictures)
The majority of skin lesions are benign, but when a new lesion or mark appears on our skin, it can be difficult to tell whether it is dangerous. If you have any suspicions about a mark, mole or lesion, you should ask your doctor to check it. Nevertheless, it is useful to know how the…
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Skin lesions
Our skin sometimes seems to have a will of its own. While we try to take good care of our skin to make it smooth and looking healthy, skin lesions or other anomalies may appear. There are quite a few skin lesions that could occur on your skin, and while some of them pose a…
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Skin lesions pictures
There are various types of skin lesions. While some may pose a threat, others are harmless. They can be hard to identify. A simple first step is to compare a skin lesion you worry about with skin lesions pictures. Remember that if you don’t feel comfortable about a particular skin spot, you should visit your…
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Types of skin lesions
As there are a lot of types of skin lesions, it can be hard to pinpoint any skin lesion you might have discovered. Therefore it’s always smart to perform a self-check and see your doctor or dermatologist take a closer look. But to learn more about the different types of skin lesions, see below for…
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Primary Skin Lesions
Skin lesions come in many different forms and can be symptoms of a variety of diseases and underlying issues. There are eleven types of primary skin lesions that can occur on our skin. Take a look at the main types below and learn more about how to identify them on your skin.
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What causes skin lesions?
Our skin protects us from the environment. It acts as an adaptable barrier from potential bacteria and other threats to our health. But sometimes our skin is compromised, and lesions form. When this happens, it can be worrying and unsettling. We may wonder: what is this new mark on my skin? Where did it come…
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Skin lesions on legs: common causes
We typically think of skin lesions showing up on our face, arms or trunk. However, many skin conditions can affect several different areas of the body and some even favor the legs.
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Common skin lesions
Most of us will experience some skin disorders or conditions at some point in our lives. Whether a simple rash or a severe disease like melanoma, many types of skin lesions can occur on our body’s largest organ. In this post, we look at the most common skin lesions, their characteristics and typical courses of…
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Round skin lesions and what they mean
A skin lesion is an area of skin that is somehow different from the surrounding areas. Skin lesions can come in the form of a bump, a mole or a scar. They can be a sign of a simple allergy or a more serious skin condition. They can take the form of a spreading plaque…
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Skin lesions on the face: most common types
Skin lesions are a broad term referring to any abnormality on your skin. The Medical Dictionary defines a skin lesion as a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it. A skin lesion can be a rash, mole, wart, cyst, blister, bump, discoloration or any other change that…