Symptom

Skin lesions

Skin lesions are found on or just below the skin. Examples of skin lesions are epidermoid cysts, lipomata (benign tumour of fatty tissue), skin tags and moles.

Benign (non cancerous) lesions can simply be left alone. However if your skin lesion bothers you in any way your consultant may recommend removal. Visit our Excision of Skin Lesion treatment page to read about this procedure.


Related conditions

Capillary vascular malformations (port wine stains)

Capillary vascular malformations (known as port wine stains) are birth marks caused by a problem with the blood vessels just below the skin.

Female genital skin disorders

Our experienced consultants can diagnose and treat female genital skin disorders in a hospital near you.

Fungal infections

Fungal infections can occur on many parts of your body. Some fungal infections cause a skin rash. Others cause drying or peeling of the skin. Fungal infections on the scalp may cause hair loss.

Genital warts (or anogenital warts)

Genital warts (Condylomata Accuminata) are a viral infection caused by exposure to the Human Papiloma Virus (HPV).

Herpes

Herpes is a viral infection caused by exposure to the Herpes Simplex virus.

Lesions

Lesions are abnormal changes in an organ or in tissue due to injury or disease.

Lupus

Melanoma

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that usually begins with a new mole appearing or with changes in a mole you already have.

Occupational Skin Disease

Orofacial cancer

Orofacial cancer occurs when cells in your mouth or on your face develop abnormally creating a tumour.

Pigmented lesions

Brown or black spots on your skin are sometimes called pigmented lesions. Examples include moles, age (liver) spots and sun damaged skin.

Port wine stains

A port wine stain is a birth mark caused by a problem with the blood vessels just below the skin. They can appear on any part of the body at birth and are usually red or purple in colour.

Skin cancer

If you have a sore or discoloured patch of skin that does not heal within 4 weeks, you should seek medical attention. If diagnosed and treated early, skin cancer is one of the easiest cancers to cure.

Sun damaged skin

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK*. Skin damaged by the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun is at major risk for skin cancer.

Syphilis

Syphilis is caused by bacteria called Treponema Pallidum that is passed on through unprotected vaginal sex, anal sex or oral sex and through sharing sex toys

Vasculitis

Vasculitis is a condition that causes your blood vessels (veins) to become inflamed – often restricting blood flow to tissues and organs.

Verruca

A verruca is a viral infection which affects the outer layer of skin (epidermis). They often develop on the feet (often the soles) and toes.

Warts

Warts are small, raised, rough-feeling lumps that most often appear on your hands or feet.