Lesion Services
Benign Skin Lesions
Many lumps, spots and growths on the skin are benign. However, lesions can sometimes look similar to one another, so an appropriate medical assessment can help establish the likely diagnosis before treatment or removal is considered.
Common Benign Skin Lesions
These may include:
- Benign moles
- Skin tags
- Seborrhoeic keratoses
- Cysts
- Cherry angiomas
- Other non-cancerous skin growths
Why Have a Benign Lesion Assessed?
An assessment may be useful if a lesion:
- Is new
- Has changed
- Frequently catches or becomes irritated
- Causes discomfort
- Is difficult to identify
- Is causing cosmetic concern
Does Every Benign Lesion Need Removal?
No.
Many benign lesions do not require treatment.
Removal may be considered when a lesion causes symptoms, recurrent irritation or cosmetic concern, provided the diagnosis and proposed treatment are appropriate.
Next step
Arrange a consultation
Assessment in person is the only way to work out what is causing a skin concern and what can reasonably be done about it. Fees are explained before anything is arranged.
Medical disclaimer
This page is general information only and is not a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation, or a substitute for individual medical advice. Conditions that look similar can have different causes, and what is suitable for one person may not be suitable for another. If you are unwell, in significant pain, or worried about a rapidly changing symptom, seek medical care promptly. In an emergency call 000.
- Written for patients by
- Dr Benyamin Mansoori, cosmetic physician & skin cancer doctor
- Medically reviewed by
- Dr Benyamin Mansoori (MD, FRACGP, FACCSM), AHPRA MED0002097300
- Last medically reviewed