Common lumps and bumps on and under the skin: what are they?
- Written by H. Peter Soyer, Professor of Dermatology, The University of Queensland
As we age, the smooth skin of childhood gives way to all sorts of mysterious lumps and bumps. In a high-UV environment like Australia, we need to be very alert to the possibility of skin cancers. But most of the skin lumps we develop will be benign. Here are some of the most common, and how to tell them apart.
Moles
Moles, or naevi, are the most...
