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They can look like a harmless new age spot, patch of irritated skin or pimple, but a small percentage can turn into a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. To see photos of some of the diverse ways actinic keratosis can appear on the skin, visit the AAD website.
While the majority of skin growths are harmless and noncancerous, such as skin tags, some may be a sign of something more serious, such as melanoma. This article provides pictures of common skin growths, both malignant and benign. It discusses what to look for and how they're treated.
Is your skin itching, breaking out, covered in a rash, or playing host to spots of some sort? It may be the result of infection, a chronic skin condition, or contact with an allergen or...
Youthful habits can impact your skin as you age. WebMD describes common skin conditions in the elderly.
Skin lesions are abnormal changes in any area of skin. They may be primary or secondary, benign or cancerous. Here are 20 common ones with photos.
Most skin lesions are benign, but when a new lesion or mark appears on our skin... Read how common skin lesions look like and to recognize them (with pictures)
Some skin problems, like dark bruises, are alarming but are mostly harmless. Others require medical attention. Here are eight skin conditions in elderly adults and what older adults, loved ones and caregivers should know. 1. Easy bruising. Why do old people bruise easily? Aging skin is thinner, and there’s less fat to act as cushioning.
A seborrheic keratosis (seb-o-REE-ik ker-uh-TOE-sis) is a common noncancerous (benign) skin growth. People tend to get more of them as they get older. Seborrheic keratoses are usually brown, black or light tan. The growths (lesions) look waxy or scaly and slightly raised.
See a collection of pictures of actual noncancerous and precancerous skin lesions, including actinic keratosis, dysplastic nevi, and more.
When tiny blood vessels near the surface of your skin break, you get a bruise. As you get older, your skin gets thinner and loses fat, which can make you bruise more easily.