Corns
These are caused by pressure and may occasionally appear in places other than the feet.
Birth-marks
Pigmented moles and the vascular marks such as strawberry marks are types of birth-marks. Never attempt to remove either kind yourself. If they are disfiguring, they can be covered by a cosmetic preparation, or in many cases removed by a surgical operation. Your doctor may feel it is best to remove moles located on the palms, soles, or genitals. Any mole that starts to grow or bleed should always be seen by a physician.
Keloids and xanthoma
Both of these growths are non-malignant tumours. Keloids appear in scars and should not be cut out, as they usually reappear in the new scar tissue. A doctor can remove them with radium or dry ice although treatment is not always successful- Deposits of fat in the skin cause harmless yellow tumours (xanthoma) that can be removed by a physician if they are unsightly.
Keratoses
These soft brown spots appear in middle age. In the aged, they may be hard, in which case it is usually wise to have them examined by a doctor. They may need to be removed, as they may turn into cancers.
Warts
A virus causes warts. Do not attempt to remove warts yourself, for the only satisfactory methods of getting rid of them are not safe unless they are employed by a physician.
Cancer
Skin cancer may be less serious than cancer in any other part of the body, because it can be diagnosed and removed early—provided no time is wasted on dangerous home treatment. Always make certain that any new or changing growth Or lesion—a lump, ulcer, or wart—is harmless by consulting a physician.
Never neglect a skin disease
It is important to remember that in addition to the diseases mentioned above, a skin condition can indicate the presence of a deep-seated disease of the lungs, liver, heart, and many other organs of the body, including the endocrine glands. It can also indicate general poor health or vitamin deficiency. Always consult a doctor if anything unusual happens to your skin.
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