The decision on removal and the expected aesthetic outcome after the procedure are determined by the doctor. Most skin lesions in this group can be removed during an in-person appointment if desired, including using a radiofrequency method.
Angiokeratoma
The image shows a small, dark brown to black, irregularly shaped skin lesion with an uneven, rough surface.
A benign and relatively common vascular skin lesion.
Atheroma
The image shows an oval, slightly raised, skin-coloured to brownish lesion with a visible dark central pore.
An atheroma is a sebaceous cyst. It is usually painless, but if it becomes inflamed, it may turn red, increase in size and become painful. In this case, do not try to squeeze it yourself; seek medical attention.
A blocked sebaceous gland that continues to produce sebum and gradually increases in size. Removal of a small atheroma usually leaves a barely noticeable mark, while removal of a larger one may require a few stitches.
Cherry angioma
The image shows a small, round, dark red to brown lesion with a raised, shiny surface.
A common benign vascular lesion.
Small red or cherry-red vascular lesions develop in almost everyone with age. They are harmless and can be removed if desired or if they are repeatedly irritated by friction or other factors.
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Dermatofibroma
The image shows a round, reddish-brown skin lesion with a granular surface and a pinker centre. Hairs grow through the surface of the lesion.
A benign connective tissue lesion that may sometimes decrease in size on its own over the years.
A firm nodule within the skin, most commonly found on the limbs. A typical sign is slight dimpling in the centre when the lesion is squeezed from the sides. A medical examination is required to distinguish it definitively from other skin lesions.
Fordyce spots
The image shows a round, dome-shaped, bluish-grey lesion on the inner surface of the lip. Its surface is smooth and shiny.
Yellowish sebaceous gland lesions on the lip. They are harmless and are only of aesthetic significance.
Pyogenic granuloma
The image shows a round, dark red to brown, nodular lesion on the vermilion border of the lip. Its surface is smooth and shiny.
A benign vascular lesion that bleeds easily.
Hemangioma
The image shows an elongated, dark blue to black, raised vascular lesion with a smooth, shiny surface.
A harmless vascular lesion. In the image, venous blood gives it its dark colour. The lesion becomes paler when pressure is applied, which helps the doctor assess it.
Seborrheic keratosis
The image shows multiple brown and dark brown skin lesions of varying sizes on the chest, ranging from small, flat spots to larger lesions with a raised, uneven surface.
Benign skin lesions that may cause itching.
One of the most common benign skin lesions in people over the age of 40. It may be flat or raised and range in colour from light brown to almost black. It does not become malignant, but the sudden appearance of multiple lesions or a rapid change in an individual lesion should be assessed by a doctor.
Seborrheic keratosis
The image shows a flat, light brown, oval, uniformly coloured skin lesion with borders that gradually blend into the surrounding skin.
The colour can range from light to black, including all shades in between.
Molluscum contagiosum
The image shows a round, pink to red, dome-shaped skin lesion with a rough surface covered by whitish scales.
A viral skin lesion characterised by a subtle central depression. The lesion shown in the image is relatively large, measuring approximately 5 mm. It may resolve spontaneously.
Compound melanocytic nevus
The image shows a raised, dark brown lesion on the finger with black areas and a nodular, lobulated surface.
A compound melanocytic naevus containing both junctional and intradermal components.
Congenital verrucous naevus
The image shows a group of flat, reddish-brown, irregularly shaped patches near a natural skin fold.
A benign congenital wart-like skin lesion that does not become malignant.
Typical seborrheic keratosis
The image shows a flat, brown patch with uneven, granular pigmentation. The centre is darker, and the borders are indistinct in some areas.
In its typical form, as the lesion thickens, its surface becomes cracked and may crumble. Age and genetic factors contribute to its development. It does not become malignant.
Flat seborrheic keratosis in the eyebrow area
The image shows a flat, light brown, irregularly shaped skin lesion in the eyebrow area.
When removing a lesion in this area, care must be taken to avoid damaging the eyebrow hair follicles.
Skin tags / acrochordons on the eyelids
The image shows several small, skin-coloured to pink, smooth-surfaced growths on the upper eyelid.
Harmless, pouch-like skin growths that may catch on clothing or other fabrics if not removed.
Skin tags / acrochordons in the armpit
The image shows a small, pink to red, soft skin growth attached to the skin by a narrow stalk within a skin fold.
Harmless, pouch-like skin growths that may catch on clothing or other fabrics if not removed.
Spider angioma
The image shows a small reddish spot with thin blood vessels radiating outward against pale skin.
A benign localised dilation of a capillary from which small blood vessels branch out. During removal, the central blood vessel is closed.
At the centre is a dilated capillary with radiating blood vessels. The lesion becomes paler when pressure is applied and commonly occurs on the face. It can be removed quickly by closing the central blood vessel.
Venous lake
The image shows a solitary, oval, slightly raised, bluish-purple lesion on the mucosal surface of the lower lip. Its surface is smooth and shiny.
A dilated vein of the lip. It is harmless and is only of aesthetic significance.
Warts on the fingers
The image shows several round, skin-coloured to pink, slightly raised skin lesions on the fingers.
A viral skin condition. There are several treatment options, and the lesions may also resolve spontaneously. Sometimes several treatment sessions are required.
Plantar warts
The image shows a group of round, yellowish-white, firm skin lesions with a rough surface on the sole of the foot.
Due to pressure, they grow deeper into the skin and may be painful. There is no single treatment method that is reliably effective in all cases. They may also resolve spontaneously over the course of several years.
Intradermal melanocytic naevus
The image shows a group of round, yellowish-white, firm skin lesions with a rough surface on the sole of the foot.
Due to pressure, they grow deeper into the skin and may be painful. There is no single treatment method that is reliably effective in all cases. They may also resolve spontaneously over the course of several years.
Sebaceous naevus of the scalp
The image shows a solitary, round, pink to red, slightly raised skin lesion on the scalp. Its surface is finely scaly.
It develops in childhood and does not grow hair. In adulthood, it may develop into basal cell carcinoma, which is why it is usually surgically removed at a young age.
