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Did you know that the skin and the underlying subcutaneous layer are considered as a distinct body organ by themselves? Called the Integument System, they are the “biggest” organ, and they give rise to a number of conditions that can pose a significant health threat. Fortunately, the following are all easily treatable by an experienced physician.
Abnormalities of the facial skin are most visible, and yet, surprisingly they often continue to exist without appropriate treatment until too late. Some are cancerous, and others are infectious or inflammatory. They all cause significant discomfort to patients.
“Lumps and bumps” is a vernacular term to describe a variety of subcutaneous masses (“tumors”) under the skin. Not to worry, most are benign (not cancerous). However, one should not be lulled into complacency, as sometimes a cancerous tumor can develop. The chance of a cancer is greater if the mas is large in size, rapidly increasing in size, deeply seated especially inside the muscle layer, and irregularly shaped.
“Moles and warts” is a term used loosely here to describe a variety of skin abnormalities that raise the specter of skin cancer. Fortunately, most such conditions are benign (not cancerous), and can be left alone unless they cause significant irritation or discomfort. The problem is that some of the benign “moles” are very difficult to distinguish from the malignant (cancerous) variety, even to a physician.
The skin ailments listed on this website are by no means exhaustive of all skin conditions that need examination by an experienced physician for biopsy or excision. There are additional skin diagnoses of some interest.