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Benign Skin Growths and Pigmentation Disorders

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Abnormal skin growths and abnormal pigmentation of the skin may be present at birth, or develop later in life. Although harmless in most cases, skin growth and pigmentation disorders should be monitored for any changes that may indicate a development of cancerous skin cells.

 
There are many types of skin growths and pigmentation disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the Dermatology Related Web sites page to view a list of Web sites that may contain additional information on that topic.

Birthmarks

Other Benign Skin Growths
Skin Pigmentation Disorders
Skin Cancer

Treatment for Skin Cancer

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