Blemishes

What is Seborrhoeic Keratosis? Seborrhoeic keratosis (Seb K) are benign growths caused by a build-up of skin cells. Seb K are very common, harmless, often brown/black, growths on the skin. In the UK more than half the men and more than a third of women have at least one Seb K. By the age of 40, 30% of the population are affected while by the age of 70 it increases to 75%. They are also found in younger people. What causes Seborrhoeic Keratosis? Despite their name, Seb K are

Blood sport before and immediately after treatment. In 2-4 weeks this will be healed and barely noticeable Flat blood spots are called Cherry Angiomas. Raised blood spots are called Campbell De Morgan. These are small clusters of dilated capillaries. They usually develop after age 30, they can appear anywhere but are common in the trunk area. The exact cause is unknown, but believed to be linked to ageing, hormones and genetic factors.

Telangiectasia are tiny dilated blood vessels Common the face particularly around the nose, cheeks and chin. Common causes include hereditary factors, age, sun exposure and frequent exposure to hot and cold temperatures, wind exposure, hormonal shifts, alcohol consumption, spicy foods, smoking. Physical pressure such as sneezing, severe vomiting. Removal of vascular blemishes The appearance should be greatly reduced, but may not be completely removed. After treatment, a sca

Milia are tiny cysts filled with keratin, a protein found in skin, hair, and nails. They appear as small, hard white bumps under the skin's surface and are most commonly found on the face, particularly around the eyes, cheeks, and nose. What causes them? Milia form when dead skin cells become trapped beneath the skin's surface. This can occur due to several factors, including: Skin trauma Thick creams or products that clog pores Prolonged sun damage Certai

Xanthelasma is the name for a build up of cholesterol deposits under the skin around the eyes. They appear as white or yellow lumps or patches that appear on or around the eyes. Cause Anyone can get Xanthelasma, but you’re more likely to get it if you: Are female. Are of Asian or Mediterranean descent. Smoke. Are overweight. Have high levels of fat (e.g. cholesterol) in the blood. Have high blood pressure. Have diabetes. Are between 30 and 50 years old. As Xanthelasma can be

Plantar Warts/Verrucas These develop on the soles of the feet and grow inwards. They often appear as hard, flat lesions with black specks. Mosaic warts are a type of plantar wart that appear in clusters, usually on the ball of the feet or toes. Common Warts Usually appear on the hands, fingers and sometimes knees. They are thick, rough and grainy looking, often with small black dots. They can rage from 1 millimetre to 1 centimetre in size and may occur alone or in clusters.

Skin tags are soft, skin-coloured growths on the skin. They are very common and are usually small and harmless. Skin tags are usually the same colour as the rest of your skin, or a little darker. They can look like they're hanging off the skin. They do not usually hurt and are normally harmless. Skin tags often grow where your skin rubs together or where there are folds in your skin. This means they usually appear: on your neck under your arms on your eyelids under your breas

Moles are small, coloured spots on the skin. Most people have them and they're usually nothing to worry about unless they change size, shape or colour. Treatment Moles will not be removed, but greatly reduced by ‘flattening them’. Regardless if the moles appearance looks harmless, prior to treatment we do require that you get checked by a GP and they confirm they are happy for you to have the mole reduced. Here is some information taken from the NHS website on mole safety: S