Skin tags are benign skin lesions. They are brown or flesh-coloured lesions that protrude from the surface of the skin usually by a few millimetres and they should not be confused with ‘moles’.

Moles are common skin growths that appear when clusters of pigmented cells (melanocytes) grow together. They are usually brown or black, but can also be flesh-colored, pink, red, or blue. Most people have between 10 and 40 moles, which often appear during childhood and adolescence and may change or fade over time.

Warts are small, rough skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). While usually harmless, they can be uncomfortable, spread over time, and become resistant to over-the-counter treatments.