Removal of skin tags, moles, warts and benign skin tumors
Skin tags
Skin tags, or fibrous polyps, are small pouches of normal skin that protrude from the skin surface on a narrow stalk. They are usually soft and tend to be flesh colored or slightly pigmented. Occurring singly or in multiples, the most common locations are around the neck, within the armpits or groin area, under the breasts or other truncal areas, and on the eyelids or cheeks. They may be mistaken for moles, warts, or other benign skin growths.

Skin tags may enlarge, and may become irritated by clothing or by daily activities. They can become inflamed or infected, with substantial swelling, pain, and surrounding redness. They may also be cosmetically unacceptable.

The doctors at Cosmoderm Clinics are experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of skin lesions. It is important to establish a correct diagnosis because skin tags, moles, warts or other lesions may require different treatment(s).

Clinically benign skin tags can be removed in the clinic, with the removal technique determined by the size, number, location and potential for scarring or dyspigmentation (change in color after wound healing).

Moles
Moles, also known as nevi, are benign growths of the skin. They develop from melanocytes, which are the cells that give the skin its color. Moles arise when the melanocytes grow in a cluster, instead of being spread out uniformly in the skin. Moles can be flat or raised, pigmented or flesh-colored, although most moles are uniform in color and shape. They develop after birth although some moles are present at the time of birth. Most people will have less than 50 moles, but it is not unusual to develop new moles as people age.

The doctors at Cosmoderm Clinics have extensive experience in the examination of moles and other skin growths. They will evaluate your moles and recommend treatment if they appear abnormal.

Warts
Warts are skin growths caused by a viral infection in the top layer of the skin. The viruses that cause warts are in the human papillomavirus family. There are different subtypes of this virus that cause warts in different locations of the body. Warts are typically rough and raised, but may be smooth or flat.

Our doctors have years of experience treating warts. Many of the warts we see are on children, and we will advise you on which treatments may be most appropriate for your child. We are familiar with multiple therapeutic options, and will devise a treatment plan that meets your needs.