US Medical Term · symptoms
Skin Lesion
Lesión cutánea
Also: Lesión en la piel (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Skin Lesion |
| Spanish (Español) | Lesión cutánea |
| Chinese (中文) | 皮膚病變 |
| Korean (한국어) | 피부 병변 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Tổn thương da |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sugat sa balat |
| Portuguese (Português) | Lesão cutânea |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | รอยโรคที่ผิวหนัง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 皮膚病変 |
What it means
A skin lesion is any abnormal area of skin that looks different from the surrounding skin. Lesions include moles, warts, blisters, scales, ulcers, sores, and abnormal growths. They may be benign or potentially cancerous. Warning signs that a mole or growth may be melanoma include asymmetry, irregular borders, multiple colors, a diameter larger than a pencil eraser, or changes in size or appearance. Sores that do not heal, new growths, or skin changes that last more than a few weeks should be evaluated by a dermatologist. Early detection of skin cancer greatly improves outcomes.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have a mole that has changed in size and color over the past few months.
Tengo un lunar que ha cambiado de tamaño y color en los últimos meses.
I noticed a sore on my skin that has not healed in over two weeks.
Noté una llaga en mi piel que no ha sanado en más de dos semanas.
I have a new growth on my arm that looks different from my other moles.
Tengo un bulto nuevo en el brazo que se ve diferente a mis otros lunares.
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Last reviewed: September 2026