Skin Tags

• What they are: Small, soft, flesh-colored growths that hang off the skin.

• Common Locations: Neck, armpits, eyelids, under breasts, or groin.

• Cause: Often due to skin friction, obesity, pregnancy, or genetics.

• Are they harmful? No, they’re benign and painless, but can be annoying or irritated

Warts:

• Small, rough skin growths caused by the HPV virus.

• Found on hands, fingers, or other body parts.

Verrucas:

• A type of wart on the soles of the feet.

• Flat, can be painful, and may have black dots.

Age Spots/Sun Spots

• What they are: Flat, brown, gray, or black spots that appear on sun-exposed areas of the skin.

• Common Locations: Face, hands, shoulders, arms, and back.

• Cause: Overproduction of melanin triggered by UV exposure or aging..

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Milia

• Milia are small, white or yellowish bumps that typically appear on the skin, most commonly on the face. They occur when keratin, a protein found in the skin, becomes trapped under the surface.

• In adults, they may develop due to skin damage, excessive sun exposure, or after using heavy skincare products.

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Seborrheic Keratosis

• What it is: A common, benign (non-cancerous) skin growth that appears in middle-aged or older adults.

• Appearance:

  • Waxy, scaly, or rough texture.

  • Tan, brown, black, or skin-colored.

  • Looks like it’s “stuck on” the skin.

• Common Locations: Chest, back, face, shoulders, or scalp.

Causes

• Exact cause unknown; likely influenced by genetics and aging.

• Not caused by sun exposure and not contagious.

Cherry Hemangiomas

• What they are: Small, bright red or purple spots on the skin caused by clusters of blood vessels.

• Appearance: Smooth or slightly raised, usually round.

• Common Locations: Torso, arms, legs, or shoulders.

• Who gets them: Common in adults, especially over 30, and often increase with age.

Are They Harmful?

• They are benign (non-cancerous) and typically painless.