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Skin Growths and Pigment Disorders

Most skin growths are harmless but need to be monitored for any changes that might indicate abnormal cell division. This forum is the place to talk about non-cancerous skin growths (dermatofibromas, dermoid cyst, freckles, keloids, keratoacanthomas, lipomas, moles, seborrheic keratoses, skin tags) and pigment disorders (albinism, vitiligo, melasma, pigment loss after skin damage).

What's the difference between freckles and moles?

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Hello, folks. I have some brown pigmented change on my face. It has been there for several months after my trip to the seaside. However, I am not sure whether it is mole or a freckle. Could someone tell me what the difference is between these two skin changes. I would appreciate it.

by User avatar alex190252889

Pink old lady facial moles

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At 39 I developed a pink mole on my neck. I recognize it as the type my great grandmother had all over her face. I call them old lady moles. It is not irregular at the borders, indented, or crusty. Just a smooth rasberry colored loose fleshy bump. It feels rather like a skin tag except it is round....

by User avatar Guest

How to remove a mole for cosmetic reasons?

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Hi! I’m 23 years old girl. I have a big mole on my nose. I hate it. It makes me feel unattractive and makes me unhappy. I want to do something. I’m thinking to remove it. Can somebody give me good advice? How to remove a mole for cosmetic reasons? Thanks!

by User avatar rosetta35173

Difference between normal and keloid scar?

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My friend told me that he has a problem with keloid scar. She tried to explain to me what kind of scars is keloid scar, but I’m not sure that I understood her well. I know that keloid scars typically appear following surgery. But can somebody tell me what is difference between normal and...

by User avatar gardiner28156461

Where do keloids mostly appear?

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Hello, my sister has some changes on the place where she hit her hand. The scar became a bit bigger and it looks like a swelling. Doctor told her that it is some sort of benign tumor called keloid and it is more an esthetic annoyance than a real threat. I would like to know where these keloids...

by User avatar remy108659847

How can keloids be removed?

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Hello, I have some skin changes on the shoulder. As far as I understood the doctor, keloids happened because of some injury but I cannot recall anything like that recently. Anyway, they do look ugly and I just have to remove them any possible way. Are there any? How can keloids be removed?

by User avatar bernete46391

Is there an alternative method of removing moles?

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Hi! I have one question about mole removal. I decided to remove few big moles from my body. I don’t want to go to plastic surgery. It’s too expensive for me. As I know, there are other ways for that. Tell me, please, is there an alternative method of removing moles?

by User avatar dionisio115254784

Why do keloids appear?

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Hello, my son has keloid on his shoulder. That annoys him, and it does look a bit ugly. Anyway, he wants to remove it and I would like to know what his options are. No one in our family had this condition and I would like to know why do keloids appear? I mean, did it get from any of us?

by User avatar bobbette177953695

Can keloid scar be prevented?

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Few days ago I watched some TV program about keloid scars. I didn’t know anything about it until I didn’t see that on TV. I was really surprised, that keloid scar can be so ugly. I’m wondering now can keloid scar be prevented? I’m afraid that I can get one.

by User avatar heall44469

Mole on my body

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Hi there, im a 14 year old girl, and i have a problem with a mole on my stomach, nobody really knows about it besides me. i havent told anyone. i dont really want to tell my mom but then again i do. its really frustrating because i cant wear a two-peice bathing suit like all my friends. i was...

by User avatar babyv