ABOUT 
Skin lesions come in many forms, from benign growths like skin tags and cysts to precancerous spots and skin cancers. At Preston Dermatology, we specialize in the precise diagnostic evaluation and removal of skin lesions. Our focus is on ensuring complete clearance of atypical cells while utilizing advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques to minimize scarring and optimize cosmetic outcomes.
Overview
Skin lesions come in many forms, from benign growths like skin tags and cysts to precancerous spots and skin cancers. At Preston Dermatology, we specialize in the precise diagnostic evaluation and removal of skin lesions. Our focus is on ensuring complete clearance of atypical cells while utilizing advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques to minimize scarring and optimize cosmetic outcomes.
Causes and Risk Factors
Chronic UV sun exposure, genetics, natural aging, friction (for skin tags), and viral infections (for certain growths).
Treatments
Surgical excision, shave removal, cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, and diagnostic punch or incisional biopsies.
Concerns
Irritated moles, changing or growing spots, painful cysts, skin tags that catch on clothing, rough or scaly precancerous patches (actinic keratoses), and confirmed skin cancers (basal cell, squamous cell, or melanoma).
Body Areas
Any area of the body, including the face, scalp, neck, torso, arms, and legs.