Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Hemangiomas February 28, 2025 / August 13, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms: Appearance: Red or purple nodules on the skin, often described as “strawberry marks.” Size and Shape: Can vary; some remain small, while others grow. Location: Commonly on the skin, but can also occur internally. Causes: The exact cause of hemangiomas is unknown, but genetic factors may play a role. Diagnosis: Diagnosis is usually made […] Read more » Benign skin tumor Blood vessel tumor Capillary hemangioma Congenital vascular anomaly Hemangioma treatment Hemangiomas Infantile hemangioma Red spot on the skin skin discoloration Vascular tumor
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases S – Z Strawberry-hemangioma February 13, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment How do hemangiomas and port-wine stains develop?The exact cause of hemangiomas and port-wine stains is not known. What are the characteristics?Hemangioma: Often starts as a light red or pale spot with small red dots or veins. Grows in the first few months into a purple-red tumor or thickened area (strawberry-like). Deep hemangiomas appear bluish and […] Read more » Benign skin tumor Blood vessel disorder Blood vessel tumor Congenital skin anomaly Hemangioma Laser treatment for port-wine stain Port-wine stain Red spot on the skin skin discoloration Vascular malformation
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases S – Z Stucco Keratoses January 31, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms The main characteristics of stucco keratoses include: Small, rough bumps that are slightly elevated. Usually skin-colored or whitish. Primarily located on the lower legs, ankles, and sometimes the hands. Generally no pain or itching unless irritated by friction or pressure. Causes The exact cause of stucco keratoses is unknown, but several factors may play […] Read more » Age spots Benign skin tumor Hard skin lesion Keratinizing skin lesion Scaly skin nodules skin aging Skin keratoses Skin thickening stucco keratosis Stucco keratosis treatment Sun-induced skin condition White to gray skin nodules
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Keratoacanthoma January 17, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms A round, flesh-colored or red tumor develops within weeks. It can grow several centimeters and has a central keratin plug. It does not cause pain, itching, or bleeding. The tumor shrinks and disappears on its own within months, often leaving a scar. Causes A keratoacanthoma arises from hair follicle cells. Sun exposure likely plays […] Read more » Benign skin condition Benign skin tumor Increased skin growth Keratin plug in the center of the tumor Keratoacanthoma Keratoacanthoma treatment Rapid skin growth skin cancer Skin cancer-like growth Skin thickening Skin tumor Squamous cell carcinoma-like growth Tumor on the skin Tumor removal Tumor with keratin plug Wart-like skin lesion
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases S – Z Seborrheic verruca September 16, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Flat or slightly raised rough spots or bumps on the skin Varying in color from flesh-toned to dark brown or black Number and size vary, sometimes reaching several centimeters in diameter They grow slowly and often increase in size and number with age Causes The exact cause is unknown, but age and genetics play […] Read more » Age spots Age warts Benign skin tumor Brown spots on the skin Dry skin spots Seborrheic keratosis skin aging verruca seborrhoica
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases S – Z Skin Fibroma September 2, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Soft, skin-colored growths that sometimes have a stalk. Often found in areas where the skin rubs against itself, such as the neck, armpits, or groin. Causes The exact cause of skin fibromas is unknown, but friction may play a role. Genetic factors may also contribute. Diagnosis Diagnosis is often made by a doctor or […] Read more » Benign skin tumor Connective tissue tumor Dermal fibroma Dermal tumor Fibroid skin lesion Fibroma Fibrous skin growth Fibrous skin lumps Skin change skin fibroma Skin fibroma treatment Skin nodule Skin thickening Skin tumor
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases P – R Pyogenic Granuloma (Telangiectaticum) May 30, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Symptoms of pyogenic granuloma include: A small red, pink, or purple bump on the skin that sometimes resembles a cauliflower. Bleeding upon light touch as these bumps are very sensitive. Sometimes itching or pain at the bump. Growth in the first few weeks after appearance, often stabilizes thereafter. Causes The exact cause of pyogenic […] Read more » Benign skin tumor Bleeding skin lesion Granuloma Pyogenicum Granuloma Pyogenicum treatment Inflamed skin growth Rapidly growing skin nodule Red bump on the skin Skin granuloma Surgical removal of granuloma Vascular skin lesion
Skin diseases A – C Skin diseases A-Z Cutaneous Horn May 17, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms The most noticeable symptom of a cutaneous horn is a hard, horn-like growth on the skin. This can vary in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. The growth can be light to dark in color. Although a cutaneous horn is usually painless, it can sometimes cause discomfort or pain. Causes Cutaneous horns […] Read more » Abnormal skin growth Benign skin tumor Cancerous-like growth cornu cutaneum Hyperkeratotic skin condition Hyperkeratotic skin growth Skin abnormality Skin cancer-like growth Skin growth Skin hardening Skin horn Skin horn treatment Skin tumor Skin wart Solid skin growth Thickened skin Wart-like skin abnormality
Skin diseases A – C Skin diseases A-Z Basal Cell Carcinoma May 10, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms A smooth, shiny nodule A pink or flesh-colored bump with a pearly sheen A sore that does not heal A wound that bleeds or crusts over A scar-like spot that keeps getting bigger Causes Prolonged sun exposure is a significant risk factor for developing basal cell carcinoma. Other causes may include: Light skin type […] Read more » basal cell carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma treatment Basal cell tumor Basaloma BCC Benign skin tumor Epidermal tumor Facial skin cancer Malignant skin tumor Rare skin cancer skin cancer Skin cancer treatment Skin condition from sun exposure Skin tumor Sun damage to skin