Last Updated on October 26, 2023
Description
An irregular area of tissue inside or outside the body that may get bigger or change appearance. It may or may not be cancerous.
When to seek immediate medical care
See a healthcare professional right away if the lesion:
- Is painful.
- Easily bleeds or is inflamed.
- Becomes infected.
When to make a doctor's appointment
Make an appointment to see a healthcare professional if the lesion:
- Gets bigger.
- Is itchy or breaks the skin.