Often found in areas of friction such as the underarm, groin, under the breasts or around the neck.  Sizes can vary but all are treatable.  Each skin tag is treated individually and is either removed instantly or will drop off during the skin healing process.

Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a common papular disorder that tends to affect people with darker skin (Fitzpatrick skin types 4, 5 or 6).  It consists of small, dark bumps approximately 1-5mm that usually appear on the face and neck.  The brown/black dome shaped blemishes are symptomless but may be regarded as cosmetically undesired.  Although the cause is unknown, 40-50% of clients presenting with DPN will have a family history of the skin blemish.

Also known as cherry angiomas.  Blood spots are common skin lesions that can appear on most areas of the body.  They are completely harmless vascular blemishes that vary in size and shape.  Although it’s not really known what causes blood spots, it is often thought to be genetic.  They occur equally in both men and women, and tend to appear more often as we age.  Large, raised blood spots are known as Campbell de Morgan spots.

These hairs are generally very deep terminal hairs with a rich blood supply which will require repeat treatments.  Once treatment has started the mole may reduce in size and colour.  Prior to treatment moles must be health checked by your GP and you will need to bring a letter to your first appointment (consultation) confirming this has been done.

Vascular blemishes with very thin walls which constantly dilate when we are hot and constrict when we are cold. As we age these vessels lose their elasticity.  When this happens, the capillaries appear permanently dilated.  There are numerous causes including sun damage, pregnancy, trauma, exposure to harsh weather and hormonal changes.  Depending on the severity of the condition and to avoid over treating the skin, several appointments may be required.

A yellowish deposit of fat underneath the skin, usually on or around the eyelids.  The exact cause of Xanthelasma is unknown but it is typically associated with raised levels of cholesterol.  Treatment with electrolysis can visibly reduce the raised appearance.  More than one appointment may be required.

Also known as Seborrhoeic Warts and Basal Cell Papillomas.  Although harmless (benign) they can sometimes itch and become inflamed causing irritation.  They start off flat but become raised over a period of years taking on a wart like, rough textured appearance and varying in colour from light brown to dark brown or black.  Many people dislike the look of them especially when they occur on the face.  They are not infectious.

Mole reduction not removal. Generally the best advice is to avoid treating moles; however this does depend on their ‘nuisance value’ and the physical and cosmetic distress they may cause. Using diathermy, the fluid in the mole is dehydrated, decreasing it in size. Moles respond extremely well to ACP. Treatment is very effective in visibly reducing the appearance of the mole, and if pigmented often lightening it too. There are no stitches and there is no incision scar. Prior to treatment moles must be health checked by your GP and you will need to bring a letter to your first appointment (consultation) confirming this has been done.

Mole treatment – A free 15-minute visual check is required initially to assess the skin lesion.

Small, grainy skin growths usually found on the fingers and hands.  They have a rough, irregular surface, vary in size and can appear on their own or in a group.  Common warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and are highly contagious.  Diathermy treatment stimulates the body’s own immune system to attack the wart virus.  Warts can be stubborn and often take more than one treatment with a 4-6 week interval.  Please be aware this treatment is not sensation free and some discomfort may be felt.

• Molluscum Contagiosum
• Skin Cysts
• Milia (Milk spots)
• Sebaceous Hyperplasia
• Syringoma
• Age spots/pigmentation