Skin Tags
Benign growth of skin, commonly found in areas of friction such as the underarms, neck, eyes and chest area. They usually appear to have a stalk-like attachment to the skin with a round, fleshy bulb tip. They also vary in size but tend to be very small to start and can sometimes grow to the size of a large pea. These are quickly and effectively removed on the day of treatment using the advanced electrolysis method.
Moles
Moles can vary in different colours and sizes and usually develop by the teenage years. The cause is usually genetic but other factors can contribute such as sun exposure. Any change at all or a newly developed mole must be checked by your GP or dermatologist. Moles can be safely reduced or even fully removed using the advanced electrolysis method via diathermy. Usually, GP consent is required before treatment can commence.
Blood Spots, Campbell de Morgan, Cherry Angiomas
These are small benign red blood filled blemishes found on the body. They can be found anywhere but are usually more commonly found on the torso or sun-exposed areas. These vary in size and can be small and flat to larger and raised. Factors that contribute to their appearance include sun exposure, genetics, and age. Using diathermy these can be cauterised and therefore effectively dispersed throughout the body.
Warts and Verrucas
Warts and Verrucas are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which spread viral contact from person to person, including communal areas such as gyms, swimming baths etc. They are rough to the touch with black dots (the blood supply) visible in the centre of the cluster. To treat these, the diathermy is used to trigger the bodies healing response to the virus to therefore treat warts/verrucas. The effectiveness of this treatment varies for all, but 1-3 treatments are needed to try to achieve the best outcome.
Seborrheic Keratosis
These can also be known as seborrheic or senile warts. Although Seborrheic Keratosis can be classed as a form of a wart, they differentiate by the fact they are not contagious or viral like the common wart. They have a dry/rough, scaly, matt appearance and can range from skin colour to dark brown. They appear to look like a stretched mole and usually form in groups. They appear with age but are usually hereditary too. These can be found anywhere but are more commonly found on the torso and face. Various techniques can be utilised to remove them effectively.
Thread Veins/Spider naevi
These are vessels that vary in size. Due to various factors, Thread Veins can become permanently dilated, causing them to appear more prominently. The factors contributing to this is sun damage, ageing, hormones, trauma and exposure to extreme weather conditions. These can be found anywhere but tend to be most troublesome on the cheeks, chin, nose and legs. The diathermy emitted causes cauterisation of the blood, therefore, causing a breakdown of the treated vessel. Multiple treatments may be required for full effectiveness.
Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra
DPN are brown dome-shaped bumps found on the skin (usually the face). These are commonly found on darker/black skin types. They vary in size but are generally small and slightly raised. The cause is unknown, but genetics is one of the strongest contributing factors. These are carefully cauterised and lifted away during the treatment.
Milia
These are small white, hard round spots which lie superficially under the skin which contain keratin. It is suspected these occur when the skin is dehydrated. These are mainly found on the face and more specifically around the eye area. These can be easily treated with minimal effect on the skin using diathermy.
Sebaceous Hyperplasia
A raised bump on skin caused by over production of oils from the sebaceous gland causing the oil to get trapped under the skin surface. These are are commonly found on the face in oiler skin types.