Surgical Dermatology · Condition guide
Warts, Skin Tags & Benign Growths
Also known as: warts, skin tags, milia, cysts
Small bumps that annoy you daily, removed safely in the clinic, without the drama.
The short version
Warts are small, rough growths caused by a common virus; skin tags are soft little flaps where skin rubs skin. None are dangerous, but they catch, bleed and bother.
First we confirm the lump is benign. Then removal is quick: electrocautery, curettage or freezing, done with melanin-rich skin in mind, so removal does not leave fresh dark marks.
What it can look and feel like
- Rough, raised bumps on hands, feet or face
- Soft skin flaps on neck, armpits, eyelids
- Firm lumps under the skin (cysts)
- Growths that catch when shaving or dressing
Why it happens
- HPV virus, spread by touch and shared surfaces
- Friction and rubbing
- Blocked ducts (cysts, milia)
- Genetics and age
How we treat it
- Electrocautery, precise heat removal
- Cryotherapy (freezing)
- Curettage or surgical removal
- Lab testing of anything unusual
Every plan starts with a proper diagnosis, your treatment is chosen for your skin, your history and your lifestyle. See our in-clinic treatments →
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