A skin tag that keeps catching on your gold chain. A mole you've started noticing every time you look in the mirror. A wart on your thumb that just won't leave, no matter what you put on it. Most skin growths are harmless, but that doesn't mean you have to live with them. At Dadu Medical Centre, a skin clinic in Delhi, skin growth removal starts with a simple step that often gets skipped: figuring out exactly what the growth is. Once Dr. Nivedita Dadu and her team know that, they can remove it in the way that suits it best, with as little fuss and as little marking as possible.
Most won't cause any harm, but they can itch, bleed when snagged, rub against clothes or simply bother you by the way they look. Many don't go away on their own, and a few, like warts, can spread. Any growth that changes quickly should always be checked by a dermatologist.
Different growths have different reasons behind them, which is part of why they need different treatment.
Milia, on the other hand, usually form when keratin gets trapped just under the surface, sometimes after heavy creams or skin damage.
Not every growth can be prevented, but a few habits keep new ones in check and stop existing ones from getting worse.
Use sunscreen daily. It helps limit new moles and sun-related growths.
Don't share towels, razors or footwear. Warts spread this way far more than people realise.
Keep your feet dry, and wear slippers in gym showers and around pools.
Pick shoes that actually fit. Tight or pointed shoes are the main reason corns keep returning.
Go light on heavy creams around the eyes. Thick products can trap keratin and lead to milia.
Keep your weight and sugar in check. It can slow down how quickly new skin tags appear.
Don't cut, tie or burn growths at home. Thread and nail clippers can cause bleeding, infection and scars.
Watch your moles. If one grows, changes color or shape, itches or bleeds, show it to a dermatologist soon.
Book a free consultation and find out what that bump really is and the best way to get rid of it.
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Not every bump is the same, and that's really the whole point. A skin tag, a wart and a mole can look alike to you, but each one needs a different method, and a few need a closer look before anything is removed at all. At Dadu Medical Centre, our doctors check each growth first and tell you plainly what it is. Dr. Nivedita Dadu and her team then pick the gentlest method that will do the job, with extra care over scarring and pigmentation on Indian skin. If a growth looks unusual, you'll be told honestly and guided on the next step. You'll also leave with clear aftercare instructions, so healing goes the way it should.
Most aren't. Moles, skin tags, warts and milia are nearly always harmless, but any growth that changes quickly, bleeds or looks different from the rest should be checked by a dermatologist.
It's hard to tell on your own, since many look alike. A dermatologist can usually tell just by examining it, and now and then a small test is needed.
It depends on the growth. Radiofrequency, laser, shave removal, electro-desiccation or extraction may be used, whichever suits that particular type best.
Not really. The area is numbed first with a cream or a small injection, so most people feel only a slight pinch.
Usually not, or only a faint mark that fades over time. Sunscreen and not picking at the scab help the skin heal cleanly.
Very little. A small scab forms and falls off within a week or so, and most people carry on with work the same day.
The removed growth usually doesn't. New ones can appear over time, though, especially skin tags and warts, and those can be treated as they come.
Yes. They spread through touch and shared items like towels, so it's better to treat them early than to wait.
Don't cut them yourself. A dermatologist can safely pare them down, and switching to better-fitting shoes helps stop them coming back.
Yes. Warts and milia are quite common in kids, and treatment is kept gentle for younger skin.
Book a free consultation and find out what that bump really is and the best way to get rid of it.
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