Skin Growths
REMEMBER you may have multiple types of bumps and bumps and some that may not be listed here:
- Small, hard, white bumps (milia)
- Enlarged oil glands (sebaceous hyperplasia)
- Moles (nevi)
- “Barnacles” (seborrheic keratoses)
- Red bumps (cherry angioma)
- Pimples (acne)
Treatment Options
There are a variety of treatment options depending on many factors including your doctor's style of practice. Here are some of the more common therapeutic options:
- Liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy)
- Hyfrecator/cautery ("electric needle")
- Surgical removal (generally done in the office with local anesthesia)
- Microdermabrasion
- Chemical peels
There are many types of lumps and bumps.
ALWAYS SEE YOUR DERMATOLOGIST TO CONFIRM A SKIN GROWTH IS BENIGN
Removal of many of these growths that are mentioned above are usually very routine and should be discussed with your dermatologist.
It is very important to remember that the removal of benign skin growths for cosmetic reasons is viewed by most insurance companies as NOT medically necessary and therefore is NOT covered by insurance.
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