(CEN) A man whose wart-covered skin earned him the striking nickname “Tree Man” has turned over a new leaf after undergoing 16 surgeries in a year to remove the debilitating growths.

The agency said if a mole or skin tag is growing, changing, bleeding, or painful, people should seek medical attention. They urge people not to treat the skin issue themselves.

While some of these are harmless, some may require medical attention or removal for cosmetic or functional reasons. Among these common concerns are- Skin tags, warts and moles, which are three ...

Phoebe-Lee Matthews, 10, woke up one morning with a large black dot on her lip, which her mother initially thought was a wart — until five days later when the wart had become larger and darker.

The problem of warts can occur on any part of the body as wellas on the face. Warts are not something that develops in a day ...

For warts on other parts of the body, you can investigate some of the many home remedies to remove warts and skin tags. One year I had a visitor for several days who had skin tags on his neck.

Q: I have been stressing out over a wart on my face. I have tried every treatment mentioned in your column for more than two years, including banana peel, vinegar, Listerine and duct tape. Nothing ...