Tag: benign growths

  • Skin Tags

    Skin Tags: Definition and Description of Skin Tags: Skin tags, medically known as acrochordons, are small, benign growths of skin that typically appear as soft, hanging pieces of tissue. They are often slightly raised and may vary in color from the surrounding skin, sometimes appearing darker or lighter. Generally, skin tags are harmless and painless,…

  • Moles

    Moles: Definition and Description of Moles: Moles, medically known as nevi, are benign growths that commonly appear on the skin. They occur when melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigment, grow in clusters rather than being evenly distributed throughout the skin. Moles can vary in color, shape, and size, often presenting as small, dark brown…

  • Keratosis Seborrheic

    Keratosis Seborrheic Definition and Description of Keratosis Seborrheic Keratosis Seborrheic, commonly referred to as seborrheic keratosis, is a benign skin condition characterized by the development of non-cancerous growths on the skin. These growths can vary in color from light tan to black and often have a waxy or “stuck-on” appearance. Seborrheic keratosis is most often…