A skin lesion is a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it. They may take the form of bumps, blisters, or general sores. While many are benign (such as moles or freckles) some are the result of toxins (such as mosquito bites) or diseases (such as chicken pox or psoriasis)
Most dermatoses present with skin lesions of more or less distinct characteristics. Macroscopically, these original lesions are kn...
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