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Clinical studies show both fully ablative and fractional lasers improve photoageing and scarring through controlled dermal remodelling. Many skin concerns respond well to laser resurfacing, but not every laser is designed to do the same job. The right approach depends on what we are treating, how quickly you need to recover, your skin type, your…
A new or changing mole needs prompt assessment by someone trained to examine it with dermoscopy. On the NHS that means an urgent suspected cancer referral from your GP; privately at Midland Skin you book directly and are seen by a consultant dermatologist, with a biopsy arranged promptly if one is needed. This article explains…
Skin problems frequently occur on the face. They can cause a lot of distress because they are so visible. Here are some common causes of facial skin problems in our clinic. Several of these conditions can look similar, so getting the right diagnosis is the first step to effective treatment. Key points Acne One of…
You may be suffering from skin or hair concerns and be experiencing a significant amount of emotional difficulties because of them. Needing some extra support is not uncommon as our physical health and our emotional well-being are so closely linked. Emotions such as anxiety, fear, stress, lack of self-confidence and sadness can be very debilitating….
A spot on the nose or bump on the nose is a common reason for seeing a Dermatologist. Here we explore the common causes of a spot on the nose. Most are harmless, but the nose is also one of the commonest sites for skin cancer, so a spot that is new, changing or bleeding…
Broadly speaking, there are two types of skin cancers – melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Melanoma is a skin cancer that arises from moles. Melanoma is the least common. but the most serious type of skin cancer. Melanoma affects young adults more frequently than other cancers and are the second most common cancer in those…
Thinking about a late summer escape? Then you will want to be stocked up with the right sunscreen. The vast range of sunscreens are available in pharmacies or supermarkets can be bewildering. Understanding a little bit about how they work and what they do will help you choose a product that’s suitable. The purpose of sunscreen…
Mohs surgery has the highest cure rates of all available treatments for the common skin cancers. Mohs surgery may also result in shorter and less noticeable scars. In a recent article in the Daily Mail the author shares her first hand experience of this procedure. Dr Sajjad Rajpar among only a few consultants in the UK…
Skin cancer rates increase at an alarming rate among young people in the West Midlands Each week, one person aged 15-34 is diagnosed with melanoma in the Midlands, according to recent Cancer Research UK figures. Melanoma is a potentially serious form of skin cancer that, when advanced, can spread and cause death. A total…
A large Australian study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology earlier this year has lent strong support to the belief that sun-protection prevents melanoma, a potentially serious form of skin cancer. Up until now it has been known that too much sun can increase the risk of developing melanoma but it has, until now,…
A recent research study conducted by sunscreen manufacturers La Roche-Posay on 1960 adults in the UK has shown some startling findings 36% of Brits are still not applying sunscreen while in the UK, despite soaring temperatures and the ongoing heat wave. 13% of those surveyed did not use a sunscreen at all, in the UK…
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