Pigmented Lesions
The term “pigmented lesion” is a broad category which describes any skin lesion that is a different color from your skin tone. Sometimes lesions could be mistaken for one of those colors even when the true cause is different. A dermatoscope, a specialized magnifying tool, often reveals more than the naked eye can: a lesion that looks black at first glance may actually appear red, purple, or blue under closer examination.
How It Happens
What Causes the Coloring
The color in a pigmented lesion generally comes from one of a few sources: melanin, the pigment that also determines skin tone; blood, in the case of vascular lesions; or exogenous pigment introduced from outside the body, such as a tattoo. Because the underlying cause varies so widely, an accurate diagnosis matters more than the visual appearance alone, which is why we recommend a proper evaluation before treatment.
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