Show Skin Blemishes B By REMBERT REl M 1 D. D Many people wonder about the numerous and varied forms of skin growths or blemishes which occur commonly Those which are frequently frequent y noticed are nevi or moles warts and and discolorations discoloration such as heavy pigmentation as with freckles minute blood vessel abnormality near the surface surface- of the skin etc TIlE TIIE C COLOR 0 LOR of these e s e growths the location on the body the relationshIp to constant con con- stant irritation tion and any rapid change in appearance of any of these are the salient features fea fea- tures by which one should consider con con- sider the necessity for various specific treatments Fortunately any n noticeable change in a mole or skin blemish would tend to focus our attention upon minor or Insignificant in In- significant lesions lesion which had been considered harmless One should always always' consult his physician phy si ian about any particular change which takes place in inthe Inthe the growths on the skin SMALL Sl moles or growths which are located in a position where abrasive irritation Is likely to occur should be particularly par par- observed and more specifically their remo v val a 1 should be considered by ones one's physician The most common cause of irritation results from restrictive or excessively tight clothing For example the or where undergarments ments fit tightly such as bras girdles or collars sometimes produce constant irritation The constant a t i Ion o n serves as a trigger factor in growths which have latent malignant potentialities usually us us- an inherent predisposition tion which h however is often I dormant for many years OF ALL TilE TIIE skin miles or blemishes the one which requires reo re quires the most careful observation observation ob- ob is the darkly pigmented pigmented pig pig- type Any skin growth which becomes easily infected and very slow to heal war rants a guarded consideration particularly lesions lesion of thIs type which are located on the face Readers of this column can be comforted by the knowledge knowledge knowl- knowl edge that most moles and skin blemishes are completely be sign and harmless |