New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

LUMPS & bumps

Discovering a new skin bump or lump can be scary, and as we age we seem to get more of them.

“Skin lumps tend to become more common after 50, brought on by age-related changes to the skin,” says dermatologist Dr Anne Howard.

But while most are harmless, easily treated and nothing to worry about, you shouldn’t ignore them either.

“The best thing to do if you find something new is see your GP – they’ll rule out anything more serious and

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