Common on the face and legs as we age, these are either broken or permanently dilated capillaries, which are the smallest blood vessels we have. They have very thin walls which constantly dilate and constrict. As we age, these vessels lose their elasticity and can become permanently dilated. Ageing, pregnancy, smoking, energetic sports, harsh weather and hormones are just a few of the many causes. Advanced cosmetic procedures may be used instead of sclerotherapy in many cases. 

These are bright red vascular blemishes which lie just under the surface of the skin. They are dome shaped or slightly raised. They’re commonly found on the torso but can appear anywhere. Most people over the age of 30 have at least one, and they are more common in men. Advanced cosmetic procedures can usually remove these unsightly bloodspots in a single appointment. 

A spider Naevus is a central dilated blood vessel which has smaller capillaries coming from it, like the legs of spiders. They can be on their own or clumped in groups on the cheeks, legs and other areas. Larger areas on the legs are not as sicessful as on the face or upper body due to gravity and are likely to return within 6 months. 

Skin tags are very common and are mainly found on the neck, under the arms and in women they are common under the breasts and the bikini line. They often appear with a neck somewhat like a mushroom and vary in size. They can be smaller than a grain of uncooked rice or larger than a broad bean. They are mainly caused by friction, for example around the neck where necklaces and collars rub the skin. 

There are various types of wart which all differ in appearance. I am able to treat all warts including common, plane, seborrheic (age related), verruca etc. Warts can develop either individually or in clusters. Seborrheic warts can grow up to two inches across and are sometimes referred to as ‘Senile’ warts, as they are more associated with age. 

These are tiny hard white lumps containing keratin which lie just under the surface of the skin. They are easily treated with ACP technology. Their actual cause is unknown, but they’re often found on people with dry or acidic skin. Some believe hormones are to blame as well as regular unprotected exposure to the elements.

This common disorder develops in adolescent black and Asian skin. They are smooth, dome shaped, brown to black papules. They are mainly found on the face, neck and upper chest areas. 

There are many types of mole and we must be very careful identifying the good from the occasional not so good. Moles can be treated by an ACP therapist, but larger moles may need more than one appointment several weeks apart depending on their type and depth. Hairs in moles are usually deep terminal hairs with a good sound blood supply. Repeat treatments using electrolysis is normally required. 

Composed of compacted keratin they most often occur on sun-exposed areas of the skin. They appear hard cone-shaped – although some are flat – and can be skin coloured to pink/red. They are caused by an overgrowth of the epidermis. 

These dark areas of pigmentation are associated with ageing and exposure to the harsh radiation of the suns UV rays. They’re most common on the areas that are most often exposed to the sun such as the arms, legs, neck, shoulders, chest and facial area. 

Also know as keratin cyst, epidermal cyst or epidermoid cysts, these are usually small bumps that sometimes affect one’s neck, face, genital area and trunk. The cheese-like, oily substance is due to hair follicles that were once damaged and swelled up, or a skin trauma such as an injury. These are slow growing, painless lumps beneath the skin that become tender and inflamed. 

A common condition of sebaceous glands in adults. Lesions may be single or multiple and appear yellowish, soft small raised lumps on the face. They can resemble small craters with a pore in the middle. They are most common on the whole facial area, in particular the forehead and upper cheeks.

These can be described as yellow flat plaques found on the upper or lower eyelids, most often near the inner part of the eye. The spots are deposits of cholesterol which are soft and painless and don’t interfere with vision. They are more common in women and men over forty and are sometimes a sign of raised cholesterol levels. 

Related to Xanthelasma, these are fatty deposits of material which lie under the skin surface. They can be very small or grow up to over 3 inches in diameter. They can appear anywhere on the body but are found more commonly on the elbows, knees, hands, feet and buttocks