Common examples of skin lesions include: birthmarks, cherry angioma, skin tags and milia. These concerns can cause the skin to look and feel uneven, with some rising or hanging from the surface of the skin. Whilst skin lesions are often found to be harmless, their appearance can cause a degree of aesthetic concern, especially when they are in an exposed location. Additionally, raised lesions (such as skin tags) are at risk of catching on clothing and jewellery, when they can feel uncomfortable or may even bleed.<\/p>\n
Skin lesions result from diverse factors. Birthmarks arise from abnormal blood vessel development or pigment cell accumulation during foetal development. Cherry angiomas do not have an established cause, however, they are thought to be genetic. Skin tags, tiny growths of skin, often develop in friction-prone areas due to skin rubbing. Milia, small white cysts, form when dead skin cells and keratin get trapped in hair follicles. Genetics, hormones, and ageing contribute to these lesions, and ultraviolet radiation intensifies their appearance. While birthmarks are largely congenital, cherry angioma, skin tags, and milia typically manifest later in life due to environmental and genetic influences.<\/p>\n