Here is some information about "moles' (which sounds like what you are describing):
Moles can appear anywhere on the skin. They are usually brown in color but can be skin colored and various sizes and shapes. The brown color is caused by melanocytes, special cells that produce the pigment melanin.There are some warning signs of malignant moles, and if this skin condition you are describing has had a recent change you might want to get it checked out.
Recognizing the early warning signs of malignant melanoma is important. Remember the ABCDs of melanoma when examining your moles. The basic ABCD rules to determine whether a mole is a melanoma are as follows:
MELANOMA CHARACTERISTICS
1. ASYMMETRY: one side does not match the other.
2. BORDER IRREGULARITY: jagged or blurred borders.
3. COLOR: color not uniform, there are different shades of black, brown, or tan. Can have white, red, or blue splotches.
4. DIAMETER: greater than 6mm
From the Mayo clinic:When to seek medical adviceIf a new mole appears past age 20, see your doctor. These signs and symptoms may indicate a medical concern:
Painful
Itching or burning
Oozing or bleeding
Inflamed
Scaly or crusty
Suddenly different in size, shape, color or elevation
If you're concerned about any mole, see your doctor or ask for a referral to a dermatologist.