Skin Tags

Skin tags, medically known as acrochordons, are small growths found on the skin. The appearance of a skin tag can be smooth or irregular, skin-coloured or slightly brown and movable to the touch. They are common, non-contagious and harmless. Skin tags are mainly found on the eyelids, neck, underarms, under the breasts, or around the groin area, and can vary in size. They may occur individually or in clustered groups.

Some people may develop skin tags without noticing them. In some cases, they may rub off or fall off painlessly. In contrast, slightly larger ones may bleed when caught (eg. when shaving or trapped underneath clothing, such as underwired garments) or placed under pressure. Skin tags often go unnoticed unless they are in a prominent place or are repeatedly rubbed or scratched, for example, by clothing, jewellery, or while shaving. This type of contact can irritate the skin leading to the decision to have them removed.

Skin tags are a very common skin concern. Although their presence is not harmful, if they occur in a visible area, they can often lead to feelings of self-consciousness, or they may become irritating over time if in an area of regular friction. 

Warts

Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus, which enters the skin surface, causing growth and thickening of the top (epidermal) layer of the skin. This produces the rough, hard texture of a wart. The strain of HPV that causes warts and verrucas is different from the ones that are linked to cervical cancer, so you can get a wart or verruca even if you have had the HPV vaccine.

Warts appear most often on the hands and feet, though they can spread to other parts of the body, for example around the nails, lips and genitals. Verrucas are warts that develop on the soles of the feet. Warts vary in appearance depending on where they are on the body and how thick the skin is but the common wart is often round, firm and raised, with a rough or ‘warty’ surface (see pictures). On close inspection, many tiny black dots may be seen in the centre, caused by ruptured blood vessels. These ruptured blood vessels are more likely to be seen on verrucas, because they have been compressed underneath the foot.

Warts can be classified into several different types based on how they look:

• Common wart: a round, raised growth with a rough surface that is sometimes compared to the texture of a cauliflower. These types of warts are usually seen on the hands and can grow up to 1cm across, although most are just a few millimetres in diameter.
• Plantar wart or verruca: a wart on the sole of the feet that usually looks flattened and has tiny black dots in it where the blood vessels have burst. Clusters of verrucas can sometimes join together to form mosaic warts.
• Flat or plane wart: a smooth, round growth that can be flat or slightly raised. These types of wart often appear on the face, neck, legs or the backs of the hands. Sometimes they form large clusters of tend or even hundreds of warts.

If you notice any unusual growths or patches on your skin then it is always best to get them checked by an expert. Although it is probably just a wart or verruca, there is a small chance that a growth could be something more serious such as a skin cancer.

Treatment

Our team of dermatology specialists are able to remove skin tags, warts. Skin tag or wart removal is perfectly safe and effective, leaving little to no lasting marks of their existence.

If you’d like to find out more about our skin tag or wart removal options please get in touch and we’ll be happy to answer your questions and book you in for a consultation with one of our skin specialists.

What are Moles?

Moles are usually harmless pigmented lesions. They are made of Melanocytes cells , which are scattered all over the skin. They are responsible to cause tanning of the skin by generating pigment called melanin. When the melanocytes cell cluster together, a mole develops.

Moles come in many shapes and sizes they can be flat or raised dark or light brown. Some may be fleshy and the same colour as the rest of the skin. Moles are usually acquired after birth and may continue to appear up until the age of 40yrs. After which it is unusual to develop a new mole.

When you should   immediately consult the Doctor?

Firstly, it is important to rule out any suspicion or risk for the moles and if there are any concerns about the mole being unusual, an assessment with a doctor should be sought without delay.

• Moles with uneven coloring – most moles only have one or two colors, but melanomas (cancerous regions) have lots of different shades
• Moles with an uneven or ragged edge – moles are usually circular or oval with a smooth border
• Bleeding, itching, red, inflamed (swollen) or crusty moles
• Moles that get a lot bigger – most moles are no bigger than the width of a pencil
• A helpful way to remember what to look for is to use the ABCDE method.
  A – asymmetry
  B – border irregularity
  C – color change
  D – diameter
  E – elevated (raised) or enlarged

Moles Removal at DermaShine:

Our expert has been providing treatment for mole removal since long. With his vast experience and expertise in this field, you may expect satisfactory results. When the patient comes for consultation, the Doctor examines the skin .If a mole is suspicious, a biopsy will be taken.

Mole removals are usually done due to the following reasons:

• If the Doctor suspects the mole  to be malignant.
• If the mole is symptomatic (bleeds with shaving, painful and uncomfortable)
• Foe Aesthetic, Cosmetic reasons. Mole removal can enhance your beauty , boost your confidence and self esteem