As for those two little new bumps, I don’t know what they are. Maybe also sebaceous prominence but they look normal to me just like some skin growths. I have similar on my eyelid. Anyway, if you are sooo concerned, you can always have them checked at the urologist. Reply Editor...
Justin R. asks: What is going on in our skin to create goose bumps? A holdover from an earlier stage in our evolution, goose bumps are a function of the autonomic nervous system reacting to a primal threat. Technically, the phenomenon is called thepilomotor reflex, and occurs when thearrec...
Goose bumps are small bumps in the skin caused by tightening muscles which pull body hair upright. There are two main reasons for...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have several unsightly skin tags on different areas of my body. As I age, I notice more of these skin tags appearing out of nowhere. What are skin tags, and are they harmful? Can I do something to get rid of them myself, or do I need
Skin cancer happens when cells in the skin become damaged, and then abnormal cells start growing too fast. The overgrowth of malignant (cancerous) cells build up to form spots or bumps called tumors on the epidermis (outer layer of skin). The epidermis is made up of three types of cells...
Although they don’t bite, the liquid in their butts is in fact toxic. If you accidentally squash them or threaten them, they’ll release the toxin called paederin. And they will cause your skin to burn. It’ll cause painful rashes, blisters and even conjunctivitis if the t...
Bed bugs have a flat, oval-shaped body and six legs when viewed up close. They also have two antennae that are shorter than their bodies. In addition, bed bugs’ bodies are covered in tiny hairs, and they have a beak-like mouthpart that they use to pierce the skin and feed on blood...
Noses are rarely perfectly even. Whether that's just the way your nose looks or it's the result of trauma, you can cleverly restore balance using fillers.
In patch testing, allergic substances are applied to your skin. In a few days, your doctor will check for a reaction. 7. Diaper Rash Anyone who has a child knows about the common problem of diaper rash. A wet or soiled diaper left on too long can lead to red bumps and rash in the...
too. The difference is that the redness is more of a dusky brown hue and the bumps are more of a yellowish-brown color. There are four different types of rosacea (though one affects the eyes, so we’ll skip talking about that one for the sake of staying on track), each of which co...