Cholesterol Deposits, also known as Xanthomas, are fatty deposits that develop under the skin. Although they can occur anywhere on the body, they most commonly build up around the eyes, and they vary in size from truly minuscule to about three inches across. Typically flat and soft, cholesterol deposits have well-defined edges and inconspicuous colors […]
A spider nevus is a collection of small, dilated arterioles (blood vessels) clustered very close to the surface of the skin. The cluster of vessels is web-like, with a central spot and radiating vessels. Spider nevi (plural) can be caused by injuries, sun exposure, hormonal changes, or liver disease, but often the cause is unknown.
Skin areas that have a high concentration of melanin in pigment. Sun spots are often caused by excessive sun exposure.
A skin tag is a small flap of tissue that hangs off the skin by a connecting stalk. Skin tags are not dangerous. They are usually found on the neck, chest, back, armpits, under the breasts, or in the groin area. Skin tags appear most often in women, especially with weight gain, and in elderly […]
Soft fibromas are the most common fibrous lesions of the skin. Lesions are most commonly located on the neck and the intertriginous areas of the axilla and groin, but can be found scattered throughout the skin.
