As dermatologists, we commonly encounter patients with complaints of growths on skin, which can be of variable colour or pattern, in different parts of the body, with or without pain, with or without blood or pus discharge.

While it is fairly common for patients to seek attention when a growth is painful, bleeding or discharging pus, it is the painless growths which get ignored and overlooked.

Examples of Problematic Growths on Skin

Here are a few examples of painless growths which must never be ignored:

A mole that has been growing in size and changing colour, may be painless but still be cancerous
Some benign and painless tumours of skin may develop infections or malignant changes if left untreated
Warts or brownish growths of various shapes and sizes caused by HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), are painless in most cases but very contagious
Pearly white painless growths caused by Molluscum Contagiosum virus, most commonly in children spread easily amongst them
Some painless growths on skin can be an alert to cancerous developments and do help in avoiding more dangerous lesions if diagnosed and treated in time

Bottom line, if you have any new growths on your skin, anywhere on the body or you feel that pre-existing moles or birthmarks are changing, please do not follow ‘wait and watch’ but visit a specialist for professional opinion in this regard.

It is definitely better to be sure than feel sorry later!!

Dr Pooja Gupta

Dr. Pooja is a highly experienced and skilled dermatologist with over 12 years of expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail disorders. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve their aesthetic goals and believes in providing natural and long-lasting results with minimal discomfort. She is also an expert in hair loss treatments and has successfully managed cases using medical treatments and techniques like mesotherapy, PRP, and Dermarollers. Dr. Pooja is committed to staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in dermatology and regularly attends medical and aesthetic dermatology CMEs. She is also the founder of Trqois Terra, India’s 1st Kudzu based skin and hair care products brand. All products are made in India.