Tag: Skin spots
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Why it’s so important to check for new moles and skin spots
Once again it has become clear why it’s important to be aware of how your skin looks. You are probably already checking for any changes in the moles on your body. Which is a wise thing to do? But it turns out that new moles and skin spots that are even more important to look…
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Are skin cancer spots raised or flat?
Detecting possible signs of skin cancer can be difficult. There are certain rules to follow – and of course tools like SkinVision enable you to perform self-checks. But with many possible signs and symptoms, it can be hard to know if you need to go and see your doctor. One of these signs is the…
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Red spots on skin
It is important to recognize and have a medical assessment on any changes to your skin to minimize the risk of any serious complaints such as skin cancer or melanoma. Red spots on skin can be unsightly and accompanied by a number of other complaints and so it is vital to seek medical attention at…
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White spots on skin
The appearance of white spots on skin indication a loss of pigmentation, which can be the result of a number of skin conditions. The prime concern for the majority of sufferers is the aesthetics of this condition because cosmetically, white spots on skin can be a very obvious condition. However, it is vital to understand…
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Skin spots: what are they?
Is your skin breaking out? Moles, rashes, hives, and eczema are just a few of the more than 3,000 skin disorders that affect people every day. Some skin conditions can be minor, temporary, and easily treated — while others can be severe and even deadly. Read on to see signs and symptoms of the most…
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Common causes for red skin spots and bumps
Chances are you’ve probably had red bumps or spots on your skin at some point throughout your life; round, flat, raised or itchy. While most red spots are harmless, they could trigger some concern when they appear, and sometimes they might be signs of something more severe than a simple heat rash or bug bite.…
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Itchy red spots on skin
At some point in your life, you are likely to develop itchy red spots on your skin. In most cases, these will disappear as mysteriously as they arrived, but in others, they can be the start of a longer and more uncomfortable problem with itchy and red skin. We have listed some of the more…
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White spots on the skin (with pictures)
New white spots on the skin can trigger an alarm. You may wonder why they suddenly appear, and for what reason. Understanding the most critical causes of depigmentation on the skin is the best way to answer questions and ease fears.
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How to get rid of white spots on skin
White spots on skin can look unsightly regardless of the causes and most of us will want to cover them up or get rid of them if at all possible. In some cases, the cause of the spots is out of our control, but in others, prevention may well be the best cure as most…
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White spots on skin treatment
White spots on the skin can appear for a wide variety of reasons, ranging from eczema to albinism. The technical word for white spots is hypopigmentation and it occurs when melanocyte cells in the skin become damaged. Melanocyte cells are specialized cells distributed throughout the top layer of our skin (epidermis) responsible for producing melanin,…