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common skin lesions pictures
Skin lesions

How do common skin lesions look? (with pictures)

The majority of skin lesions are benign, but when a new lesion or mark appears on our skin, it can be difficult to tell whether it is dangerous. If you have any suspicions about a mark, mole or lesion, you should ask your doctor to check it. Nevertheless, it is useful to know how the common skin lesions look like to be able to recognise them.

In this post, we explain all about the most common skin lesions (with pictures) and their main characteristics.

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Melanoma symptoms pictures
Skin lesions

Skin lesions

Our skin sometimes seems to have a will of its own. While we try to take good care of our skin to make it smooth and looking healthy, skin lesions or other anomalies may appear. There are quite a few skin lesions that could occur on your skin, and while some of them pose a threat – the majority can be dealt with pretty easily. Let’s take a look at the different skin lesions that are common, and what they mean for your skin.

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Skin lesions

Skin lesions pictures

There are various types of skin lesions. While some may pose a threat, others are harmless. They can be hard to identify. A simple first step is to compare a skin lesion you worry about with skin lesions pictures. Remember that if you don’t feel comfortable about a particular skin spot, you should visit your doctor. View our overview of skin lesions pictures.

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Types of skin lesions
Skin lesions

Types of skin lesions

As there are a lot of types of skin lesions, it can be hard to pinpoint any skin lesion you might have discovered. Therefore it’s always smart to perform a self-check and see your doctor or dermatologist take a closer look. But to learn more about the different types of skin lesions, see below for the most common types and characteristics.

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What causes skin lesions?
Skin lesions

Primary Skin Lesions

Skin lesions come in many different forms and can be symptoms of a variety of diseases and underlying issues. There are eleven types of primary skin lesions that can occur on our skin. Take a look at the main types below and learn more about how to identify them on your skin.

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What causes skin lesions?
Skin lesions

What causes skin lesions?

Our skin protects us from the environment. It acts as an adaptable barrier from potential bacteria and other threats to our health. But sometimes our skin is compromised, and lesions form. When this happens, it can be worrying and unsettling. We may wonder: what is this new mark on my skin? Where did it come from and why? In this post, we address what causes skin lesions to help you understand what’s normal for your skin.

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Common skin lesions
Skin lesions

Common skin lesions

Most of us will experience some skin disorders or conditions at some point in our lives. Whether a simple rash or a severe disease like melanoma, many types of skin lesions can occur on our body’s largest organ. In this post, we look at the most common skin lesions, their characteristics and typical courses of treatment.

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Round skin lesions
Skin lesions

Round skin lesions and what they mean

A skin lesion is an area of skin that is somehow different from the surrounding areas. Skin lesions can come in the form of a bump, a mole or a scar. They can be a sign of a simple allergy or a more serious skin condition. They can take the form of a spreading plaque or appear as a rounded welt. With so many kinds of skin lesions out there, it’s important to understand the common types so you have a better idea of what could be causing yours. Below we look at the most common types of round skin lesions and some potential causes that could explain them.

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Skin lesions on the face
Melanoma

Skin lesions on the face: most common types

Skin lesions are a broad term referring to any abnormality on your skin. The Medical Dictionary defines a skin lesion as a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it. A skin lesion can be a rash, mole, wart, cyst, blister, bump, discoloration or any other change that you may notice on your skin. It may be a result of something as simple as a scrape or cut or as serious as a pre-cancerous mole or mark.

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