Moles, Warts & Skin Growths
For educational purposes only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. For adults 18+.
Moles, skin tags, warts, and little bumps are extremely common and usually harmless — but knowing which ones to watch matters. This guide explains the common growths and when to get one checked.
The common skin growths (moles, skin tags, warts, milia), what causes them, which are harmless, the ABCDE signs of a mole worth checking, and why removal is best left to a professional.
What's inside
- →Common growths — moles, tags, warts, milia
- →What causes them — and which are harmless
- →Warts — the everyday kind
- →The ABCDE of moles — signs worth checking
- →Removal — why to leave it to a pro
- →When to see a dermatologist — new or changing spots
For educational purposes only
This guide is educational information about skin health — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for care from a qualified dermatologist or doctor. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. See a dermatologist or doctor about skin that is persistent, painful, spreading, or changing, and get any new, changing, or unusual mole or skin spot checked promptly. Seek urgent care for a rapidly spreading rash, signs of skin infection (spreading redness, warmth, fever), or any severe allergic reaction (swelling of the face, lips, or throat, or trouble breathing); in a medical emergency, call 911.