Actinic keratoses
Actinic keratoses are superficial skin changes that result from the skin being exposed to a lot of sun throughout life. Therefore, actinic keratoses are most common in older people. Most often, the skin changes are harmless.
Read MoreBirthmarks, liver spots
A birthmark is a dark spot on the skin. It contains extra pigment, which is the dye that darkens the skin when exposed to sun. Most birthmarks are harmless, but it is important to keep track of changes.
Read MoreBenign skin changes
Pigment stains on the skin that are new or that change in some way can be skin cancer. But there are also many pigmented changes that are benign and that are more common the older you get.
Read MoreHemangioma in children
Hemangioma, also known as a strawberry mark, appears as a mark on the skin and is most common in children up to one year. Most hemangiomas do not cause any problems and disappear by themselves. Contact bvc if the child is older than six weeks when they occur, or if the child has six hemangiomas or more.
Read MoreLentigo Solaris – sunspots
Lentigo solaris are harmless brown pigment spots on the skin. They are also called sunspots and sometimes age spots. Usually the spots are formed on the top of the hands and on the face. If the stains change in any way, you should contact a healthcare center.
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