Wrist growths, while typically benign, can impact daily activities and cause unnecessary worry. Understanding these common formations and their treatment options helps people make informed decisions ...

Bright red dots on the skin, often mistaken for infections or cancer, are typically harmless cherry angiomas. These common ...

A cherry angioma is a common, non-cancerous skin growth. Cherry angiomas are round, dome-shaped, red or purplish bumps made of dilated blood vessels. Jump to Key Takeaways. Cherry angiomas are common ...

Benign moles are noncancerous skin growths. They are typically symmetrical with a rounded shape and a smooth edge. A mole is a small collection of skin cells. It’s also known as a nevus (the plural is ...

Basal cell carcinomas often appear on the head, face, neck and arms. By Dani Blum Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer, but it can be easy to miss, or mistake for another skin ...

Anal skin tags represent one of the most common yet least discussed skin conditions affecting adults worldwide. These small, benign growths around the anal area can cause significant anxiety and ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have several unsightly skin tags on different areas of my body. As I age, I notice more of these skin tags appearing out of nowhere. What are skin tags, and are they harmful? Can I ...

Skin tags are common and generally harmless. However, they can be a symptom of an underlying condition. You should never try to remove skin tags yourself. Doing so could lead to bleeding, scarring, or ...