What can be done about benign skin lesions?

Dr. Tony Adar of Ginsburg Dermatology Center in Birmingham, Alabama, speaks with patients regularly worried about developing specific pigmented skin lesions, tumors, and growth. They may have questions about whether or not these growths are cancerous. A thorough evaluation to determine if a growth is cancerous or benign is the first step in learning more about what to do.

What are benign skin lesions?

A patient with unusual or new growth on the skin needs to visit a dermatologist for a thorough evaluation to get a proper diagnosis. If a growth is found to be a benign skin lesion, patients can rest easy as there are a few ways to address these imperfections. Some patients can use treatments like cryotherapy to essentially freeze off specific lesions, while others may require manual excision of the growth from the skin during minimally invasive surgery.

What are some of the more common benign skin lesions seen in patients?

Our team has seen a wide range of skin lesions and growths that are treatable, including:

  • Moles. Moles are dark spots that are typically found on the skin at birth or can develop over time from sun exposure
  • Seborrheic keratosis. Seborrheic keratosis is an extremely common benign skin lesion in older patients, commonly appearing as raised brown or black growths
  • Skin tags. Skin tags are small, harmless growths that often appear in areas of friction or rubbing on the skin, such as the neck or armpits
  • Lipomas. Lipomas are fatty tumors that tend to form under the skin and are easily removed if they become bothersome to patients

Who can I call about the diagnosis and removal of benign skin lesions?

If you are seeking a dermatologist in the community of Birmingham, AL, and want to speak with Dr. Tony Adar, we invite you to call (205) 209-4780 to request a visit at our office, located in Suite #100 at 972 Montclair Road.

We are open to new and returning patients and can assist with medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology needs.