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Cherry Angioma

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Bright red, circular, dome-shaped papules, most typically found on the trunk. Not usually treated unless they bleed or for cosmetic reasons.

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Keloid

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Thick, puckered, itchy cluster of scar tissue, growing beyond the edges of the wound, occurring at the site of a skin injury. Treated with steroid injections, laser, or surgical removal.

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Acrochordon (Skin Tag)

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Soft, flesh-colored or slightly darker pedunculated lesions, often located on neck, armpits, groin, or eyelids. Can be snipped, frozen, or cauterized under local anesthesia.

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Epidermoid Cyst

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Round, dome-shaped bump under the skin, often with a central blackhead, located on face, neck, or trunk. Can be emptied or surgically removed if infected or for cosmetic reasons.

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Seborrheic Keratosis

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Waxy, stuck-on appearance, typically found on the trunk, face, neck, or arms. No treatment needed, can be removed for cosmetic reasons via cryotherapy, curettage, or laser therapy.

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Nevus (Mole)

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Small, darkly pigmented lesion commonly found on any body part. Regular monitoring for changes, surgical removal if dysplastic or for cosmetic reasons.

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Pyogenic Granuloma

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Bright red, moist growth that bleeds easily, found often on hands, fingers, and face. Small ones may disappear on their own, larger ones may require laser treatment, freezing, or excision.

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Dermatofibroma

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Firm, brownish nodule, often found on lower legs. No treatment required unless symptomatic, may be excised for comfort or cosmetic reasons.

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Sebaceous Hyperplasia

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Small, yellowish growths, usually on the face, particularly the forehead, cheeks, and nose. May shrink over time or can be removed through electrocautery, lasers, or cryotherapy.

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Lipoma

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Soft, doughy mass that moves readily with palpation, usually located on neck, shoulders, back, or arms. Generally harmless, removed surgically if bothersome or cosmetically undesirable.

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