What is a Skin Tag?

A skin tag is a harmless tumor that looks like a piece of hanging skin. It is usually narrow where it connects to the skin and then grows to a larger ball or oval. The medical name for a skin tag is "acrochordons".

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019

What is a Skin Mole and What Are the Main Characteristics of This Skin Growth?

 A skin mole is a round or oval-shaped growth on the skin. The color of a skin mole can vary from pink, red, brown and black. Some skin moles are raised while others are quite flat. They occur in several different layers of the skin and are medically referred to as nevi. Skin moles can occur anywhere on the body either alone or sometimes even in a group. However they...

What Are the 5 Main Types of Skin Moles?

Different types of skin moles have different characteristics and properties. It is therefore important to be aware of the main types of skin moles that exist. Skin moles are growths on the skin. They are usually round or oval-shaped. Their color is generally brown but can vary to different shades. They are very common and they can occur all over the body but they occur...