👉 A chiloma is a benign tumor that typically occurs in the skin, particularly on the legs. It can also occur on the face, but this type of tumor is less common and is more likely to cause skin problems like redness, itching, or even pain when it grows into an ulcer. Chilomas are often caused by a virus called Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). They develop from abnormal cells that grow in response to these infections. These cells can then spread throughout the body