Medical Dermatology

Moles, warts & cysts Treatment in Lynchburg, VA

Evaluation and treatment for moles, warts, and cysts in Lynchburg, VA, designed to check concerning skin growths, relieve irritation, and support long-term skin health.

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Evaluation and Treatment for Common Skin Growths

Moles, warts, and cysts are common skin concerns, but they can still be uncomfortable, irritating, or concerning when they change, grow, become painful, or affect your confidence. Some skin growths are harmless, while others may need to be evaluated by a dermatologist to rule out more serious conditions.

At Seven Hills Dermatology, we provide evaluation and treatment for moles, warts, and cysts in Lynchburg, VA. Our dermatology team can examine your skin, determine what type of growth you have, and recommend the appropriate treatment or monitoring plan based on your symptoms, skin health, and medical history.

What Causes Moles, Warts & Cysts?

Moles, warts, and cysts can develop for different reasons. Some are related to genetics or normal changes in the skin, while others may be caused by viruses, clogged pores, inflammation, or skin trauma.

Common causes and contributing factors may include:

Genetics
Sun exposure
Normal skin changes over time
Human papillomavirus, also known as HPV
Clogged pores or hair follicles
Skin irritation or injury
Inflammation
Friction from clothing or shaving
Hormonal changes
Family history of certain skin growths

Because skin growths can sometimes look similar to one another, it is important to have new, changing, painful, or unusual spots evaluated by a dermatologist. A professional skin exam can help determine whether a spot is benign, needs treatment, or should be monitored more closely.

Types of Moles, Warts & Cysts We Treat

Skin growths can vary in size, color, texture, and symptoms. Some may be purely cosmetic, while others may itch, bleed, become irritated, or cause discomfort.

Seven Hills Dermatology evaluates and treats several types of moles, warts, and cysts, including:

Moles
Moles are common skin growths that may appear brown, tan, pink, or skin-colored. While many moles are harmless, any mole that changes in size, shape, color, or sensation should be evaluated.

Atypical or changing moles
Moles that look irregular, have uneven borders, contain multiple colors, grow quickly, bleed, or become painful may need closer examination.

Common warts
Warts are small skin growths caused by a virus. They often appear on the hands, fingers, knees, or other areas and may feel rough or raised.

Plantar warts
Plantar warts develop on the bottom of the feet and can become painful when walking or standing.

Cysts
Cysts are bumps under the skin that may feel firm, round, or movable. Some cysts remain small and painless, while others can become inflamed, tender, swollen, or infected.

Irritated or painful skin growths
Skin growths that rub against clothing, become inflamed, bleed, itch, or cause discomfort may benefit from evaluation and treatment.