What are Skin Lesions and scars?
Skin lesions are areas of your skin that are different from the skin around them. Skin lesions are common and may be the result of an injury or damage to your skin, like sunburn. They’re sometimes a sign of underlying conditions, like infections or autoimmune diseases. Most skin lesions are noncancerous and harmless (benign), but they can be a sign of something more serious, so it’s always good to have them checked by your GP or Dermatologist.
A scar is a mark left on the skin after an injury, surgery or a skin condition has healed. Most fade over time but do not completely disappear. Scars may also be raised and/or have a different texture to the surrounding skin.
The skin is the body’s largest organ and is constantly getting rid of old cells and making new ones, a process which enables it to repair itself when damaged. Scars are caused by this process.
23 million adults in the UK have some kind of scar. For many, scars don’t cause any problems, but some people can experience physical and emotional challenges as a result of scarring.
What are the types of scars and skin lesions?
Skin lesions that are benign are noncancerous and often harmless. These lesions are abnormal growths on your skin. Most benign lesions don’t need treatment unless they’re bothering you or you don’t like how they look. Examples of benign skin lesions include:
- Birthmarks.
- Moles.
- Skin tags.
- Cherry angiomas.
- Freckles.
- Acne.
- Stretch marks
- Scar from surgery or injury
What causes Skin Lesions and Scars?
Since there are a wide variety of skin lesions that exist, there are many possible causes, including:
- Being present at birth (moles, birthmarks).
- Viral infections (HIV, HPV).
- Bacterial infections (herpes, staphylococcus).
- Allergic reactions (bug bite, poison ivy).
- A side effect of a medication (chemotherapy).
- An injury (sunburn, wound).
- An underlying medical condition (poor circulation, autoimmune disease, cancer, liver or kidney disease).
- Pregnancy or weight gain (stretch marks)
- Skin conditions (acne, psoriasis or eczema)
- warts
Treatment Options for Skin Lesions and Scars
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