A 18-year-old member asked:
I have what seem like black moles on my thighs. some seem like scars, some seem like small black things protruding my skin. what is it?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jerome Littanswered
Dermatology 72 years experience
BLACK MOLES: Apart from actually seeing these, it's important to know how old you are; are you male or female; and the size of most of these. Do they ever bleed and crust? Can you pick them off with your fingernail? If you're a senior, they may be seborrheic keratoses. Often called the "barnacles of maturity." if that's what they are, they are very friendly. If you are worried, see a dermatologist.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Coyle Connollyanswered
Dermatology 30 years experience
Black growths : The black growths you describe could be skin tags , seborrheic keratoses, moles or other conditions. See a dermatologist for proper evaluation and treatment.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jan 14, 2019
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